Books like Beguilement (The Sharing Knife #1) by Lois McMaster Bujold
Fawn Bluefield leaves her family’s farm hoping to find a different life, only to encounter a patrol of Lakewalkers—nomadic soldier-sorcerers who guard the northern woodlands. Feared as necromancers wielding bone‑made knives, they wage a covert war against the malices, immortal beings that siphon life from humans and animals alike.
When Fawn is captured by a malice, she is rescued by Dag, a Lakewalker who carries the weight of past sorrows and present duties. Their combined journey brings them into danger, delight, prejudice, and an evolving partnership that may even blossom into love. The story blends fantasy, magic, and romance against an imaginary setting, exploring themes of destiny, sacrifice, and camaraderie.
First publish date: October 10, 2006
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Lois McMaster Bujold
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