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“For the first time, they were seeing the dream beneath the flesh. Karla stared at the pointed ears that had come from the Dea al Mon, the hands with sheathed claws that had come from the Tigre, the hooves peeking out from beneath the black gown that could have come from the centaurs or the horses or the unicorns. Most of all, she stared at the tiny spiral horn. The living myth. Dreams made flesh. But, oh, had any of them really thought about who the dreamers had been? No wonder the kindred love her. No wonder we've all loved her. Karla quietly cleared her throat to ask the question she suddenly hoped wouldn't be answered. "Who is going to war with Terreille?" "I am," Witch said.”

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Book:Queen of the Darkness
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Anne Bishop
Anne Bishop

Anne Bishop is an American author known for her works in fantasy and horror novels. Born in 1955, she has gained recognition for her unique literary style and rich imagination. Her writing career began in the 1980s, with her first novel 'The House of Night' published in 1989. She has since published numerous works, including the famous 'The Others' series. Anne Bishop's novels have won numerous awards, including the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award. Her works are highly praised for their complex plots and profound character psychological descriptions. Anne Bishop's contributions have had a significant impact on contemporary fantasy literature, providing readers with abundant imaginative space and prompting deep reflections on issues of human nature, morality, and the meaning of existence. more

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