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RIDDLE-MASTER
Copyright © 1999 by Patricia A. McKillip.
The Riddle-Master of Hed copyright © 1976 by Patricia A. McKillip.
Heir of Sea and Fire copyright © 1977 by Patricia A. McKillip.
Harpist in the Wind copyright © 1979 by Patricia A. McKillip.
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PRINTING HISTORY
The Riddle-Master of Hed, Del Rey edition published 1976
Heir of Sea and Fire, Del Rey edition published 1977
Harpist in the Wind, Del Rey edition published 1979
Ace trade paperback omnibus edition / March 1999
ISBN: 978-1-101-66215-1
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