Isinne
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In the heart of Oumari, a fierce battle for succession unfolds after the mysterious death of their chief. His favored daughter Isinne, must fight to secure her place as his heir, but being female she faces heavy opposition from the council of elders who openly favour her eldest brother. There are some who are determined to see her fall, and they are prepared to take her down regardless of what it costs them.
As unexpected enemies close in, Isinne gradually uncovers secrets that could shift the fate of Oumari and the known world forever. She discovers allies bound to her by intertwined fates, as she navigates life being the subject of a controversial prophecy that could easily mean salvation or annihilation for her world.
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