First published 1981
In the medieval kingdom of Orsinia, a young woman grapples with her family's dark history. Across the realm, a disgraced nobleman seeks redemption through an unlikely friendship. As they confront the ghosts that linger in the shadows, these intertwining tales weave a tapestry of loss, resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, redemption
Setting: Orsinia
Period: Medieval
192 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins