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Cazaril, once broken by body and spirit, returns to the noble house he served as a page. He is appointed secretary‑tutor to the powerful and determined Princess Iselle, sister of the boy poised to rule. The assignment places him in the heart of political intrigue and the looming threat of a curse that hangs over the House of Chalion. To safeguard his charge he must employ dark, forbidden magic, a choice that binds him to divine forces and jeopardizes his own freedom. His journey is one of devotion, sacrifice, and the struggle against the forces that once imprisoned him.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Lois McMaster Bujold
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