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Story of the Glittering Plain

In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    022 - They go from the Isle of Ransom and come to Cleveland by the Sea

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    021 - Of the Fight of the Champions in the Hall of the Ravagers

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    020 - So now saileth Hallblithe away from the Glittering Plain

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    019 - Hallblithe builds him a skiff

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    018 - Hallblithe dwelleth in the wood alone

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    017 - Hallblithe amongst the Mountains

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    016 - Those three go their ways to the edge of the Glittering Plain

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    015 - Yet Hallblithe speaketh with the King

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    014 - Hallblithe has speech with the King again

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    013 - Hallblithe beholdeth the woman who loveth him

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    012 - They look on the the King of the Glittering Plain

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    011 - The Sea-eagle reneweth his life

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    010 - They hold converse with Folk of the Glittering Plain

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    009 - They come to the Land of the Glittering Plain

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    008 - Hallblithe taketh ship again away from the Isle of Ransom

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    007 - A Feast in the Isle of Ransom

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    006 - Of a Dwelling of Man on the Isle of Ransom

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    005 - They come unto the Isle of Ransom

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    004 - Now Hallblithe taketh the Sea

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    003 - The Warriors of the Raven search the Seas

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    002 - Evil tidings come to hand at Cleveland

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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    001 - Of those Three who came unto Hallblithe to the House of the Raven

    In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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In a captivating tale that laid the groundwork for modern high fantasy, Hallblithe, a brave warrior of the House of Raven, embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped troth-plight maiden, the Hostage. Captured himself, he finds unlikely companionship with the giant Puny Fox as they set sail for the Isle of Ransom. Their journey leads them to the enchanting Land of the Glittering Plain, where Hallblithe must choose between the seductive offer of eternal youth and the hand of the Kings daughter or the unwavering pursuit of his beloved. Originally published in 1890 in the English Illustrated Magazine, this story was later reissued in 1973 as the inaugural volume of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. This recording is drawn from the beautifully printed 1891 Kelmscott Press edition, featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane. (Phil Benson) - Summary by Phil Benson

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