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Author: Elizabeth Marie Pope

📘 The perilous gard by Elizabeth Marie Pope

Set in the year 1558, the story follows a young girl who, while confined in a remote castle, uncovers a secret underground labyrinth. Within this labyrinth she encounters the final living practitioners of druidic magic, leading her into a perilous adventure through ancient, mystical forces.

First publish date: 1974

Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy

Authors: Elizabeth Marie Pope

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