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Sandrilene fa Toren, a master weaver of unusual magic, finds herself as the mentor of a boy whose dancing spell defies her expectations. When a mysterious killer using deadly magic threatens local merchants, Sandry and her uncle, Duke Vedris, uncover that only the combined talents of teacher and student can halt the murders. As killings rise and the killer grows braver, the young duo’s lessons take on lethal importance, blending friendship, dance, and wizardry to protect a community.
First publish date: March 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Tamora Pierce
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