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In a distant, alien world, the Terran operative Magdalen Lorne is called to Darkover, a planet imbued with mystery and ancient lore. Haunted by eerie images of dark figures and strange birds, she sets out on a perilous quest to find an ancient city that may exist beyond the known borders of the planet and the limits of the spiritual realm. With each step, Lorne confronts both the mysteries of the physical world and the enigmatic forces of the overworld, testing her resolve and uncovering hidden truths about Darkover and her own destiny.
First publish date: October 1, 1984
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Marion Zimmer Bradley
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