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The Fortress of the Pearl

by Michael Moorcock

Elric: The Fortress of the Pearl is the second volume of the definitive collection of Elric stories by Michael Moorcock published in narrative chronological order by Gollancz as part of The Michael Moorcock Collection. It is edited by John Davey. It is preceded by Elric of Melniboné and Other Stories and followed by Elric: The Sailor on the Seas of Fate.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?