Duncton Tales

Duncton Tales is the first book in the Book of Silence trilogy written by William Horwood. It was first published in the United Kingdom in 1991.
== Overview ==
"In Duncton Tales William Horwood has created an epic story that will introduce a new generation of readers to his now classic Duncton Chronicles. For the many who have already discovered the joys of his magical world of rich characters and stirring actions, Duncton Tales will continue perhaps the finest imaginative journey of our time.
When Privet, a lonely female scribe from the North, makes a pilgrimage to fabled Duncton Wood, only old Stour, Master of the great library, realises the importance of her quest. For Privet seeks an answer to moledom's final mystery: where and what is the Book of Silence, whose scribe nomole knows, whose contents none can guess, whose existence many still doubt?
Decades of harmony have passed since the magnificent days described in William Horwood's trilogy Duncton Chronicles when the brave moles of Duncton saved moledom's peaceful Stone followers from the disciples of the evil Word. But now all is not well. Duncton Wood has grown sleepy, while moledom is dangerously complacent about the spread of zealots from Caer Caradoc. Led by the sinister Thripp of Blagrove Slide, the Newborns believe that any other way to the Stone's Silence is blasphemy and deserves death.
As the Caradocian moles gain power, shy Privet, aided by Stour and inspired by the strange and inarticulate Rooster, finds herself the agent for change and renewal in Duncton Wood. Its moles must discover that to honour their noble heritage they will need even greater courage and faith than their forbears. And if she is ever to find the truth of the Book of Silence, Privet herself must not only confront her dark past, but also learn to love at last ..."
== See also ==
* Chapter Notes
* Transcript
* Allegiances
* Artwork
* Praise
Category:The Book of Silence