Novik, Naomi creator author. text Fantasy fiction. Print books. Fantasy fiction Fiction Fantasy fiction. Fantasy fiction. nyu 2016 2015 Del Rey trade paperback edition. monographic eng

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456 pages ; 21 cm. "Agnieszka loves her valley home in a quiet village. But the corrupted Wood stands on the border, full of malevolent power, and its shadow lies over her life. Her people rely on the cold, driven wizard known only as the Dragon to keep the Wood's dark forces at bay. But he demands a terrible price for his assistance: every ten years, one young woman must be handed over to serve him without question. The next choosing is fast approaching, and Agnieszka knows--everyone knows--that the Dragon will take Kasia: beautiful, graceful, brave Kasia, all the things Agnieszka isn't, and her dearest friend in the world. And there is no way to save her. But when the Dragon comes, it is not Kasia he will choose."--Back cover. Naomi Novik. Includes an excerpt from the author's "ninth and final" Temeraire novel, League of Dragons. Nebula Award, 2016 Wizards Fiction Magic Fiction Immortalism Fiction Indentured servants Fiction Female friendship Fiction Magic Fiction Immortalisme Romans, nouvelles, etc Main-d'œuvre engagée à long terme Romans, nouvelles, etc Amitié féminine Romans, nouvelles, etc Magiciens Romans, nouvelles, etc FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology FICTION / Fantasy / Epic FICTION / Science Fiction / Action & Adventure Indentured servants Female friendship Immortalism Magic Wizards Friendships Homosociality Women's friendships PS3614.O93 U67 2016 9780804179058 2024444275 BTCTA 150613 20260120150509.0 in00024302059 eng