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Isis Whit, an innocent teenager with an unexpected connection to the cult of Luskentyria, finds herself thrust into a moral dilemma when her cousin, Morag, renounces her faith. As she navigates the treacherous spiritual terrain of modern Britain, Isis must confront her own beliefs and the darkness within her community.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Iain Banks
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