The White Isle (Weird Tales)

The White Isle is a fantasy novel by Darrell Schweitzer, first published in 1989. The story follows Prince Evnos of Iankoros, who, after losing his wife in childbirth, delves into magic and embarks on a perilous journey to the underworld to reclaim her from the god of death. His descent reveals a realm of unending torment, challenging his beliefs and altering his destiny. The narrative draws inspiration from the Orpheus myth and has been described by the author as "the story of Prospero gone bad."