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“In the past, he had never questioned the fact that he was a prince; like the fact that he was the child of his mother and father, it seemed like something that would never change. Yet look how easily he had lost that rank and privilege! A person's fortune could turn at any time.”

Quote by Nahoko Uehashi

Book:Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
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Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

In this novel, Balsa embarks on a journey to protect a young prince from a dangerous curse while uncovering a deeper plot that threatens the kingdom. more

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Nahoko Uehashi
Nahoko Uehashi

Nahoko Uehashi is a renowned Japanese female fantasy novelist, born on July 15, 1962. Her works, mainly in the fantasy genre, have gained widespread popularity. Her representative works include 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind' and 'The Night is Short, Walk on Girl'. more

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