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When a stranger arrives on the island known only as Blessed, where people are rumored to never age and no children are born, he sets off a chain of events that involves the stories of various individuals on the island. As the protagonist, she uncovers the truth about her past life as the king and the curse that haunts the island. With the help of a group of unlikely allies, she must navigate the treacherous landscape of forbidden love and magical forces to break the curse and restore the island's balance. This gripping tale of love, loss, and the power of the past intertwines the history of the island, the supernatural elements, and the timeless themes of eternal love and eternal youth.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Paranormal Romance
Authors: Marcus Sedgwick
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