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Kel has finally earned her lifelong dream of knighthood, but the life she envisioned proves far different. Straddling her sworn duty and a perilous quest that could alter the tide of war, she navigates the brutal realities of medieval battle, the complex politics of the Tortall world, and the challenges of a woman in a male‑dominated role. Pierce delivers vivid details of weaponry, terrain, and culture, while managing a wide roster of characters with skill.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Tamora Pierce
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