We met Lyra in 'The Golden Compass.' Philip Pullman's new book finishes her story

By Scott Detrow,

Avery Keatley, Mallory Yu

Published October 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM EDT

More than 25 years ago, Philip Pullman's first novel, The Golden Compass, introduced readers to heroine Lyra Belacqua. Now, more than 25 years later, her story comes to a close in The Rose Field.

Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

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Avery Keatley

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