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Wisteria has always felt the world’s magic in a way others cannot, absorbing the subtle flavours of nature’s power. Her tranquil life in the backwoods is destroyed when Lord Purvis’s assault devastates her village, leaving only her and a young girl alive. Swearing a blood oath, Wisteria dedicates herself to a perilous quest through untamed lands to confront and defeat the ruthless lord who shattered her world. Her unique gift and fierce determination propel her forward, as she balances the weight of vengeance with the responsibility of protecting the young ward under her care.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Jean Rabe
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