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After surviving a shipwreck, Corbet Lynn comes home to the historic Lynn Hall, where legends of a deadly curse and his ancestor’s dying words linger. As he begins rebuilding, the past surfaces in whispers and riddles."
"Rois Melior, an untamed herbalist who roams the woods bordering the Hall, meets Corbet and soon feels drawn to the young man's hidden pains and secrets. Their encounters awaken both personal longing and the ancient shadow haunting the estate.
"The novel blends timeless family drama with elements of fantasy, exploring how love, longing and old curses blur the line between memory and reality in a spell‑bound, winter‑laden landscape.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Patricia A. McKillip
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