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Basil St. Cloud is drawn into an unexpected romance with a member of a once-royal bloodline that once ruled through magic. This tender connection turns perilously political as the young lovers uncover a clandestine group that seeks to revive ancient customs and reclaim lost power. As tension mounts, both love and loyalty are tested against a backdrop of hidden histories and looming ambition.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Ellen Kushner
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