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Willadene, an orphaned kitchen maid, discovers she can detect and comprehend the subtle magical odors that swirl around her. Her uncanny talent pulls her from swarming kitchens into the tutelage of a respected herbalist, and eventually into the highest echelons of the Ducal court. Yet beneath the court’s polished veneer lies corruption, betrayal, and a harrowing abduction that threatens not only the realm but also Willadene’s very gift. As the darkness spreads, she must navigate intrigue and danger, forcing her to confront the fine line between destiny and doom.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Andre Norton
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