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A fabled unicorn appears, baffling even the sorceress Jaive. Only her unmagical daughter, Tanaquil, who repairs broken machines, perceives the creature’s intent. She realizes the unicorn has come for her and will need her unique skills to survive.
In a world of desert and magic, Tanaquil’s unusual talent becomes the key to a mysterious destiny that intertwines a mythical beast with human ingenuity.
Together, they must navigate unseen forces, revealing that sometimes the greatest power lies in ordinary hands.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Tanith Lee
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