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Jessamin, an outcast since crossing from her island home of Melei to the dull country of Albion, finds herself drawn into a secret society of Albion’s nobility. After meeting the striking and enigmatic Finn, she is introduced to a hidden world where power, money, status, and magic intertwine. As Finn faces a formidable enemy, only Jessamin holds the key to stopping him, weaving themes of friendship, destiny, and inner strength.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Kiersten White
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