Nothing is ever as it seems Deep in the forests of the magical land of Fillory a disturbing secret is discovered, one that could change the course of history and ruin many lives. As acting king Quentin Coldwater embarks upon an epic mission, visiting the terrifying depths of the underworld, to uncover the key to saving his world. With the help of a beautiful sorceress called Poppy, Quentin travels across both space and time in an extraordinary journey that challenges the fundamental structures of our universe and opens the mind to a world of strange and wonderful truths. Lev Grossman's beautiful new novel allows the imagination to run riot.