Three Novel Nymphs

Xanth #48

by Piers Anthony

Three cloistered nymphs discover the wild land of Xanth in this epic adventure from the acclaimed fantasy author.
The idyllic splendor of the Faun & Nymph Retreat never grows old. With not a stitch of clothing in sight, the fauns give chase, the nymphs play hard to get, and they celebrate—as they put it—when they come together. Over and over again.
But when three nymphs accidentally escape from the retreat, the simple creatures discover a far more complicated reality in the world of Xanth. Suddenly, they need to wear clothes, find shelter, eat food—and perform messy natural functions that weren't operational before.
As they face these challenges, the nymphs set off on a journey to the Queendom of Thanx and soon find themselves on a mission to tame the five Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and the Void. And while they grapple with threats from each, they discover that saving the universe can be even more fun than a faun-filled day in the Retreat.

Genres: Fantasy

273 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 13, 2025

About the author

Though he spent the first four years of his life in England, Piers never returned to live in his country of birth after moving to Spain and immigrated to America at age six. After graduating with a B.A. from Goddard College, he married one of his fellow students and and spent fifteen years in an assortment of professions before he began writing fiction full-time.

Piers is a self-proclaimed environmentalist and lives on a tree farm in Florida with his wife. They have two grown daughters.

Reviews

[Robert B. Morson · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is unreadable garbage.

[Patt Lisenbee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three Novel Nymphs by Piers Anthony

If you know anything about Xanth nymphs, they desire only celebrating with fauns. They're fairly brainless. But ravishingly beautiful. These three nymphs became the major characters, so they are different.
Follow them as they save the universe from Demonly destruction!

[Mark Hartman · Rating 3 out of 5]

The latest Xanth novel that lacks the fun of the beginning of the series. Only recommend for the fans of Xanth that must read all of the books. I consider this the Bronze Age of the Xanth books. If you haven’t read any of them I recommend starting with the first 15 which I think of it as Xanths Golden Age. Three Nymphs head to the Good Magician after accidentally leaving the Faun & Nymph Retreat. The Nymphs face challenges setting off for the Queendom of Thanx along the way having to tame five elements and try and save the universe.

[John (Hey Y'all Listen Up) · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's not one of my favorites in the series, but it's a fun adventure that I enjoyed reading.