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341 pp.
| Holiday |
December, 2000 |
TradeISBN 0-8234-1532-5$$17.95
(4)
YA
The fates of Princess Torina of Archeld and Landen, a former prince of a conquered country who was brought to Archeld as a captive, are tightly entwined. When a murderous despot seizes the throne, Torina and Landen flee the country separately and each becomes a trusted advisor to the high king. The many stock characters and a plot dealing largely with political machinations limit the appeal of this fantasy.