Daughter of Ashes
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It was Brunnari's death that bothered her most, Telyn told herself. Something about killing a man by Majik made her uneasy. Perhaps it was that she'd dreaded the very abilities that led to that death for so long, and feared Majik would bring about her own death. Or perhaps it was simply that there were stories of dead Maji coming back to haunt or destroy the people who killed them. Whatever the reason, Telyn felt unclean whenever she thought of what she'd done.
And then, of course, there was Sele. Mistress Jebodatha had taken the shattered Mistress in and promised to care for her until a HealiMistress could see to her healing. But no one could promise the girl relief from her memories, and Telyn knew from personal experience how much torture a memory could inflict.
If one good thing had come of everything they'd been through, it was that the Council of Elders had cleared Ser Bortand and the Gildgards of their negligence charge, and had selected a new AlcheMaster to take the post at Raiador.
Sighing, Telyn turned her attention back to the road. She had a lot to do, and a long way to go, but for the first time in her life, she actually felt as if there was somewhere she belonged. It was a feeling she only hoped could withstand the journey ahead.
Telyn's Quest for the Book continues in
Legends of Tirum Book Two: Phoenix Rising
About Esther Mitchell
Although unpublished until 2004, Esther Mitchell spent her life writing. Raised in Europe, her own experiences with the paranormal were enriched by rich mythology and history. At the age of eight, she fell in love with romance, and by the age of twelve, penned her first novel-length work of fiction.
Always dedicated to her writing, she continues to write under her real name, and draws on her background in mythology to craft her fiction. Reviewers and fans alike have dubbed her work "exciting," edge of your seat" and "daring."
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