The American writer Andre Norton, the “great lady of science fiction” of the 20th century, has written more than 130 books. Critics, alas, were in no hurry to support her, and she herself was too modest a person to make her way to the pedestal. Nevertheless, her talent shone so brightly that it did not go unnoticed. In our country, the name of the writer became known after the release of the novel “Sargassy in Space,” brilliantly translated by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. And in 1963, a book called “The Witch World” was published in the USA - this is how one of the most famous fantasy worlds in the history of the genre was created. Norton’s universe is amazing - magic here is omnipotent (and even officially recognized), and the laws are immutable, and those who break them early or fair retribution will come later. You can enter the Witch World through a magical Gate - and this gives anyone a wonderful chance to start a new life on a new land. This volume includes the novels “The Crystal Griffin”, “The Triumphant Griffin”, “The Griffin’s Nest” and the story “The Heir of Ulmsdale”, dedicated to the adventures of Lord Kerovan - heir to Ulmsdale - and his betrothed Lady Joysan. In alliance with the magical griffin, whose image adorns the Ulmsdale coat of arms, they participate in the age-old confrontation between Light and Darkness.