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In the second volume of L. E. Modesitt, Jr.’s Spellsong Cycle, singer and Iowa State University music instructor Anna Marshall is abruptly swept into the world of Erde. There she discovers that her gift of song unlocks magical abilities, and she soon becomes regent of the kingdom of Defalk. Memory of her former life fades as she faces the threat of neighboring rulers who covet Defalk’s prosperity.
Anna’s leadership and her music‑magic become tied to the fate of Erde, pushing her to balance diplomatic intrigue with the ethical use of power. As she confronts the greedy ambitions of adjacent realms, her journey blends adventure, political strategy, and the transformative influence of music within a richly imagined fantasy setting.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
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