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Percinet, the half‑human son of a Faerie queen, falls in love with a mortal girl who is the daughter of a medieval count. Determined to defend her, he leaves the realm of magic. There he confronts her cruel stepmother, who is secretly a sorceress.
The tale blends classic fairy‑tale motifs with adventurous romance, following Percinet’s shift from enchanted court to mortal danger as he battles a mysterious sorceress to protect the one he loves.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Josepha Sherman
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