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Anna Marshall, a music instructor at Iowa State University, is unexpectedly transported to the world of Erde. In this alternate realm, the art of song is the source of magic, and Anna’s extensive training makes her one of the most powerful sorceresses. As she learns to wield song‑magic and navigate the culture of Erde, she must evade those who see her as a threat to their power. This first book of the Spellsong Cycle introduces the unique blend of music and sorcery that drives the series.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
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