“I’ll defend the girl with my last breath,” he promised, and clasped his hand dramatically to the chest of his ragged frock coat. “Oh, wait. That doesn’t mean much, does it, since I gasped that last breath before the Magna Carta was dry on the page? I mean, of course I’ll look after her, with whatever is left of my life.”
In this thought-provoking novel, the reader is taken on a journey through the complexities of existence, examining the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. The story delves into the human experience, prompting reflection on the pursuit of meaning and the search for purpose amidst the ephemeral nature of the corporeal world. more
Rachel Caine, born on April 27, 1962, is a renowned American science fiction and fantasy writer. Her works are known for their unique worldviews and rich imagination, which have won her a large fan base. more
“Breath, Myrnin said. “I'm not much for it myself, but I hear it's quite good for humans. -Myrnin.”
“when he possessed her, they seemed to swoon together at the very borderland of life’s mystery.”