Lady in Gil

In the seventy years since the barbarous occupation of the kingdom of Gil, its exiled Scions have tried time and again to recover the legendary Lady in Gil--a statue whose powers will overthrow their usurpers. But none has succeeded. Now, Gil's destiny lies in the hands of an unlikely hero...

Through a twist of fate, scholarly young Tigrallef has found himself next in line to seek the Lady in Gil. Were he less clumsy and more courageous, his people might have more faith in him. But with the help of the Web, an underground rebel movement, Tig may surprise them. And when he finds an ally in one of the Web's most independent and beautiful members, he also finds himself closer to success--and despair--than any who have come before him...