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Twilla, a young orphaned apprentice of a wise woman, is bound by the King's lottery to marry—a fate that could lead to death for those trying to colonize a remote forest. Using a powerful talisman to alter her appearance, she flees the arranged marriage and allies with the blinds, son of a commander, embarking on a dangerous journey. Together they must save both the colonists and the native elves of the forest from an ominous enemy that has awakened due to the elves’ infighting and the colonists’ recklessness. Their quest blends romance, adventure, and magical intrigue in a verdant, shadowy wilderness.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Andre Norton
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