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Philip Pullman Announces Final Book of Dust Novel, 'The Rose Field'

The concluding chapter of the Lyra Belacqua saga will be released on October 23, 2025, with narration by Michael Sheen and illustrations by Chris Wormell.

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Overview

  • The Rose Field, the third and final volume of The Book of Dust series, will continue Lyra Belacqua's journey as she searches for her daemon, Pantalaimon, alongside Malcolm Polstead.
  • The novel will explore themes of psychological growth, societal transformation, and the shifting power dynamics influenced by capital and technology, according to Pullman.
  • Michael Sheen will return to narrate the audiobook, maintaining continuity from the previous two volumes of the trilogy.
  • The book will be published in multiple formats, including hardback, trade paperback, ebook, and audiobook, featuring original illustrations by Chris Wormell.
  • Pullman's His Dark Materials and Book of Dust series have collectively sold over 49 million copies worldwide and inspired adaptations across stage, film, and television.