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Ari is the last generation of a lineage of witches who have long guarded the Old Places, ensuring the land remains safe and fertile. With the delicate balance between the mortal world and the realm of Fae fraying, Ari must navigate shifting loyalties and the fading paths that once connected the two worlds. As she confronts the forces that threaten to erase these critical links, she learns that the fate of all may depend on her decisions.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Anne Bishop
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