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Tessa McCamfrey lives a quiet, unremarkable life in Southern California until she finds a mysterious ring that transports her to a distant era. In this new world, she uncovers a rare ability: she can craft glowing, magical illustrations that influence the lives of those around her. Tessa becomes entwined in the politics of kingdoms when her talent is summoned to oppose an evil king whose mind has been seized by a golden crown known as the Barbed Coil. Alongside characters such as the loyal mercenary Ravis and a cast of vivid supporting figures, she navigates a lush, imaginative setting where art and power collide.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: J. V. Jones
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