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In the fourth volume of her memoirs, Lady Trent tells the tale of her early career—how she was recruited by the Royal Scirling Army and faced foreign saboteurs that threatened both her research and safety. She recounts her expedition to the harsh deserts of Akhia, where her discoveries made her a celebrated scientist. The narrative follows her most ambitious venture into the Labyrinth of Drakes, a perilous journey that culminated in a dramatic encounter with a dragon and a breakthrough that cemented her place in the annals of dragon naturalism.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Marie Brennan
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