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Gillan, an abbess who feels trapped by her cloistered life in the peaceful province of Norsdale, is suddenly drawn into a grand adventure when her longing for the world beyond is granted. As she leaves her abbey, she discovers a landscape ruled by magic, where shapeshifters known as the Were Riders hold power—and demand tribute in the form of thirteen maidens to serve as brides. Gillan’s journey forces her to confront dangers that threaten not only her own life but also the latent powers she awakens within herself. Against the backdrop of the Witch World, her story intertwines personal courage with the larger, enigmatic forces that shape her destiny.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Andre Norton
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