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In the world of Mazonia, women rule through magic while men live under strict oppression. Magical creations last only a day, yet they are potent tools for turning would-be rebels into compliant subjects. Xylina, a woman of humble status and limited magical ability, defies expectations by recognizing that gender and power should not strip a person of dignity. When the Queen orders Xylina to use her magic to publicly conquer the most glorious male Mazonian, the act forces both Xylina and the chosen man to confront and ultimately reshape the rigid power structures that define their world.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Mercedes Lackey
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