The Witcher : Time of Contempt

The Witcher: Time of Contempt by Andrzej Sapkowski is the second novel in the Witcher saga continuing the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter caught in a turbulent world filled with political intrigues and magical conflicts. The story follows Geralt as war threatens the Northern Kingdoms and a coup targets the Wizard’s Guild. Yennefer takes Ciri, a young princess with mystical powers whose fate is crucial, to a magic school on Thanedd Island. However, escalating tensions erupt into violence, forcing Geralt and Yennefer to confront deadly enemies while Ciri escapes and begins to explore her own powers and destiny. The novel explores themes of morality, power, identity, and the impossibility of neutrality in times of upheaval, with richly developed characters and complex political maneuvering shaping the fate of nations and magic alike.