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Set in the ancient Aleutian Islands, the narrative follows Kiin, whose love for one of Chagak's sons is thwarted by a promise to another. The story interweaves personal longing with cultural obligations, spanning nine thousand years of prehistorical lore.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Sue Harrison
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