The Bone Doll's Twin
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The Bone Doll's Twin is the title of the first book in author Lynn Flewelling
's series of fictional works, Tamir Triad
. It is followed by Hidden Warrior
and then, lastly by Oracle's Queen
.
A Dark tale entwining an entire kingdom in the fate of a young girl. Dark Magic, Hidden Destiny.
For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Eruis, a usurper king, claimed his young half-sisters throne. Now plague and drought stalk the land, war with Skala's ancient rival Plenimar drains the country's lifeblood, and to be born female into the royal line have become a death sentence as the king fights to ensure the succession of his only heir, a son. For King Erius the greatest threat comes from his own line-and from Illior's faithful, who spread the Oracle's words to a doubting populace. As noblewomen young and old perish mysteriously the kings nephew-his sisters only child-grows toward manhood. But unbeknownst to the king or the boy, strange, haunted Tobin is the princess's daughter, given male form by a dark magic to protect her until she can claim her rightful destiny. Only Tobin's noble father, two wizards of Illior and an outlawed forest with know the truth. Only they can protect yount Tobin from a king's wrath a mother's madness, and the terrifying rage of her brother's demon spirit, determined to avenge his brutal murder.
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Lynn Flewelling
Lynn Flewelling is a fantasy fiction author, best known for two internationally acclaimed fantasy series: the Nightrunner books and Tamír Triad.-Biography:...
's series of fictional works, Tamir Triad
Tamir Triad
The Tamír Triad is a historical fantasy trilogy written by Lynn Flewelling. It contains three novels, and has a sister series, The Nightrunner Series, which contains five, and is currently on-going. The series contains mythopoeia...
. It is followed by Hidden Warrior
Hidden Warrior
Hidden Warrior is the second book in the Tamír Triad by Lynn Flewelling. It is followed by Oracle's Queen.- Plot summary :Following the events in The Bone Doll's Twin, Prince Tobin awakens after the witch Lhel reveals that he was born as a girl, but in view of the king's purge of all possible...
and then, lastly by Oracle's Queen
Oracle's Queen
Oracle's Queen is the last novel in the The Tamír Triad by Lynn Flewelling, preceded by Hidden Warrior and by The Bone Doll's Twin.-Plot introduction:...
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Plot summary
In order for Skala to live in peace and prosperity, a Queen must sit on the throne. Two children one Queen, she will be marked by the blood of passage.A Dark tale entwining an entire kingdom in the fate of a young girl. Dark Magic, Hidden Destiny.
For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Eruis, a usurper king, claimed his young half-sisters throne. Now plague and drought stalk the land, war with Skala's ancient rival Plenimar drains the country's lifeblood, and to be born female into the royal line have become a death sentence as the king fights to ensure the succession of his only heir, a son. For King Erius the greatest threat comes from his own line-and from Illior's faithful, who spread the Oracle's words to a doubting populace. As noblewomen young and old perish mysteriously the kings nephew-his sisters only child-grows toward manhood. But unbeknownst to the king or the boy, strange, haunted Tobin is the princess's daughter, given male form by a dark magic to protect her until she can claim her rightful destiny. Only Tobin's noble father, two wizards of Illior and an outlawed forest with know the truth. Only they can protect yount Tobin from a king's wrath a mother's madness, and the terrifying rage of her brother's demon spirit, determined to avenge his brutal murder.
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