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In a mythical rendition of England’s past, the dark elf‑lord Vidal Dhu schemes to preserve his rule over the kingdom. His ambition threatens the delicate balance of succession and the fate of the realm.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: History/Medieval History
Authors: Mercedes Lackey
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