White Rose - An Anthology
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Last published Tue, Jun 19, 2018
A young noblewoman forced into a marriage she doesn't want.
A forest-dweller on the brink of death.
An acolyte of Luana preparing to be a priestess.
The boy hunter who will do anything to protect his family.
These are a few of the characters in my novel - White Rose. In this short story anthology, you'll read their backstories and learn more about the kingdoms of Cresin, Oxare, and the Dravian Islands. The kingdoms may be at peace - but that doesn't mean all is perfect in their world and the deities oversee all.
All short stories were originally published on my blog: emilyhornburg.com
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