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Cursed by a lifetime of toil, Celaena Sardothien, the famed assassin of Triad City, believes she has finally earned a life of her own—her own home, her own love (Sam) and her own freedom. Yet the price of liberty is high. Her master, Arobynn Hamel, still holds the chains that lock her. In this novella, Celaena must make a last, capering assignment that will decide her fate and determine whether she will ever truly be free.
This compact, short story provides an intimate look at the characters and stakes that allegedly hook readers into the larger saga of the Throne of Glass series. It offers fans a concise, focused narrative that crystallizes the tension between debt, loyalty, and the yearning for absolute independence.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Sarah J. Maas
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