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Alanna, who has hidden her true identity by masquerading as a boy, becomes squire to Prince Jonathan of Tortall, who knows her secret and has become her closest friend. When a mysterious sorcerer endangers the Prince’s life, Alanna must use her martial prowess, magical ability, and wits to defend him, risking exposure of her true self. The story continues Alanna’s sword‑and‑sorcery adventures, highlighting themes of friendship, duty, and the challenges of a woman pursuing a warrior’s destiny.
First publish date: October 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Tamora Pierce
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