lyra

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Sir Philip, author of the hugely popular novels about Lyra Silvertongue, the heroine of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust trilogies, thinks writers should be compensated.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Mrs Corner said her uncle, who was ill at the time, died "within minutes" of finding out what had happened to Lyra.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Lynch, the Women’s Intercontinental Champion, returned to WWE from a year-long absence, teaming with Lyra Valkyria to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 41 in April.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

Author Philip Pullman has revealed details of the sixth and final book in his series about Lyra Silvertongue, the character at the heart of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust trilogies.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025

Instead, he called in through the window, “Alice, bring Lyra here.”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman