About the book: 2008 / The novels "The Cursed Gift" and "Voices" begin a new cycle by Ursula Le Guin, which takes place in the fantasy world of the West Coast coast. The heroes of “The Cursed Gift” live in the Upper Lands, and each of them has one or another magical gift. Some people can conquer fire, some can summon and tame animals, and some are given the terrible talent of killing at a distance with a glance and the movement of a hand. The novel “Voices” tells the story of the city of Ansul, conquered by barbarian foreigners. But Sulter Galva, the Lord Guardian of Ansul crippled by torture, did not accept defeat - and soon new times will come for the city... This volume also includes the most recent collection of stories by the writer - "Transplant".