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In a kingdom where magic whispers along its borders, the disappearance of the Prince has shattered the realm’s harmony. Timou, an apprentice mage in an idyllic village, learns that her father's last journey to the City—and his sudden absence—ties her fate to the unrest. Guided by her father's teachings, she realizes that her own unrecognized lineage is key to resolving the disturbance threatening all corners of the Kingdom. Timou faces both external forces and her internal doubts as she ventures into the heart of the City, risking love and everything she knows to bring balance back.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Rachel Neumeier
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