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Moirin, daughter of Alba, travels through Tatar territory in search of Bao, a proud and virile Ch'in fighter who holds the missing half of her diadh‑anam—her mother's divine soul‑spark. After a long journey she succeeds and experiences passion she has never known. Their happiness is short‑lived, as Bao’s entanglement in a complication leads to betrayal.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Jacqueline Carey
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