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The Rose Field

The Rose Field

AdventureHigh Fantasy
Pages
640
Published
2025
Language
English

Synopsis

The Rose Field is the third and final novel in Philip Pullman's Book of Dust trilogy, set years after the events of The Secret Compass and The Golden Compass. Lyra Silvertongue, now a young woman, is separated from her dæmon Pantalaimon and sets out on a perilous journey across a vast, culturally diverse world to find him. Joined by her former teacher Malcolm Polstead and the scholar Abdel Ionides, she navigates the Magisterium's reach, the mystery of the alethiometer, and the bond between humans and their dæmons. The novel blends adventure, mysticism, and a poignant coming-of-age arc as Lyra confronts the consequences of her past and the uncertainty of her future. A rich, atmospheric conclusion to one of the most acclaimed fantasy series of the 21st century.

Prose complexity
6/10

Vibe

AdventurousMelancholicMysterious
QuestComing of AgeFound Family

Genres

Adventure High Fantasy YA Fantasy Magical Realism

About the author

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Philip Pullman

Philip Pullman CBE, FRSL is an English writer from Norwich. He is the best-selling author of several books, most notably his trilogy of fantasy novels, His Dark Materials, and his fictional biography of Jesus, The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ. The first of His Dark Materials has been turned into the film The Golden Compass and the first two books from his Sally Lockhart series have been adapted for television. In 2008, The Times named Pullman in their list of "The 50 greatest...

Characters

Lyra SilvertongueProtagonist

A young woman searching for her dæmon Pantalaimon after he is separated from her, traveling across a vast world to find him.

PantalaimonSupporting

Lyra's dæmon, a wolf, who has been separated from her and is searching for her in his own way.

Malcolm PolsteadSupporting

Lyra's former teacher and friend, now an agent of Oakley Street, who is also searching for her.

Abdel IonidesSupporting

A guide and scholar who assists Lyra on her journey.

All characters in The Rose Field