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“Among the dragons, the prohibition against asking direct questions did not exist, and-as Harrier discovered immediately-dragons were even more outrageous gossips than sailors.”

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Book:The Phoenix Unchained

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The Phoenix Unchained

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Mercedes Lackey

Mercedes Lackey is an American fantasy author known for her rich imagination and profound character development. Her works span a wide range of genres from children's literature to adult fantasy, with her most famous series including 'The DRUID Sequence' and 'The Elven Knight Series'. Lackey's writing is praised for its respect for diverse cultures and its focus on gender equality. more

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