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Innkeeper’s daughters Adele and Eleda of Merendon are mirror twins: Adele, a Safe‑Keeper, promises never to reveal the secrets entrusted to her; Eleda, a Truth‑Teller, must answer a direct question truthfully. The town relies on their unique gifts, and the twins’ friendship with Roelynn Karro strengthens the bond. Roelynn’s father, a strict and wealthy man, intends to marry her to the prince. When a handsome dancing‑master and his apprentice arrive at the inn, the sisters face romance, mistaken identity, and surprising truths and falsehoods that challenge their roles.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Sharon Shinn
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