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Siblings Melayne and Sarrow hold forbidden talents that make them targets of the King’s relentless Seekers, forcing them to flee in search of safety. Their refuge is Dragonhome, the enigmatic estate of the shadowy Lord Sander. Within its walls, Melayne must unravel the dark, fantastical secrets that haunt the lord while confronting powerful forces of magic, desire, and betrayal. With danger drawing ever closer, her courage and wits become the only hope for her and her brother’s survival.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: John Peel
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