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Once Upon a Winter's Night

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Once upon a winter's night, a poor crofter trades his daughter Camille to wed Prince Alain of the Summerwood in exchange for a lifetime of riches. Though love blossoms between Camille and the prince, he is haunted by sadness and will not allow her to see his unmasked face. Believing she can lift whatever curse has been bestowed upon him, Camille acts on her own – with devastating results, as all she loves is swept away.

Now, to regain what she has lost, she must embark on a desperate quest through the hinterlands of Faery, seeking a mysterious place lying somewhere east of the sun and west of the moon...

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Seregil of Rhiminee6 / 10

“Once Upon a Winter's Night is a delightful and interesting fantasy book. McKiernan has written a good and fascinating book, which can be recommended for all people, who enjoy fairy tales. Don't be afraid to read this book. I'm sure that you'll like it.”

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Dennis L. McKiernan

Dennis Lester McKiernan (born 1932) is an American writer best known for his Mithgar novels. His genres include high fantasy (set in various fictitious worlds), science fiction, horror fiction, and crime fiction.

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