“Heidel nodded. “Good. We’ll make a bargain. I’ll help you find the doll. And you help me murder whoever stole my Lumen… — Anita Valle Copy Share Image
“Arialain.” King Erlamon smiled. “Beautiful! Four syllables. But I’m afraid you’re too young.” Arialain” — Anita Valle Copy Share Image
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“The coverlet warmed her legs. The firelight wobbled over the pages. Maelyn sank into the world the words wrapped around her, hushing… — Anita Valle Books Copy Share Image
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“Here. Look.” Heidel dropped her voice to a secretive hush. “I’ll show you where I’ve hidden it.” Eravis stepped beside her. He… — Anita Valle Secretive Copy Share Image
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“Maelyn made a disgusted sound. “The first man, a wool dyer, lent ten silvers to a second man, a farmer. The farmer,… — Anita Valle Copy Share Image
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