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In a kingdom on the brink of war, Shahrzad finds herself torn between her husband Khalid, the Caliph of Khorasan, and her childhood sweetheart Tariq, who now leads forces against Khalid’s empire. A powerful curse threatens to keep these lovers apart forever. Reuniting with her family, who have taken refuge with Khalid’s enemies, Shahrzad refuses to be a pawn in the political game. She learns that her own latent magical powers, nurtured by her father Jahandar’s experiments and aided by a wise young man, might be the key to breaking the curse and restoring her love.
The story weaves themes of loyalty, destiny, and the struggle between personal desire and duty, set against a backdrop of political intrigue and mystical forces.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Renée Ahdieh
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