“It’s—it’s as if there is a dragon inside me. I don’t know how big she is; she may still be growing. But she has wings, and strength, and—and I can’t keep her in a cage. She’ll die. I’ll die. I know it isn’t modest to say these things, but I know I’m capable of more than life in Scirland will allow. It’s all right for women to study theology, or literature, but nothing so rough and ready as this. And yet this is what I want. Even if it’s hard, even if it’s dangerous. I don’t care. I need to see where my wings can carry me.”
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A Natural History of Dragons
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Marie Brennan
Marie Brennan, born in 1980, is an accomplished author from the United States. Her works span across various genres including fantasy, science fiction, and historical fantasy, winning her a dedicated fan base. more
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