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Nimira, a seventeen‑year‑old girl whose family's disgrace forced her from the palace into poverty, receives an unexpected invitation from a powerful sorcerer. He asks her to sing alongside his advanced automaton—a performing robot. Accepted, Nimira finds herself drawn into a web of political intrigue and magical schemes, all while forming a friendship with a fairy prince who seeks her aid. The tale blends elements of fantasy, robotics, and courtly rebellion as Nimira navigates the dangers and wonders of a realm where magic and mechanical marvels coexist.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jaclyn Dolamore
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