The Queen and the Dagger
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In the land of Mankahar, the human Empire has discovered how to rob animals of speech in order to "pacify" them for farming. Indigo, rabbit princess of Alvareth, is on the cusp of inheriting her queendom and joining the Order, a society dedicated to fighting the humans. But when her initiation goes horribly wrong, she is faced with losing her crown--and her future.
For fans of "Redwall" and "Lord of the Rings" comes a tale of action, adventure, and above all, the courage to do what's right.
"This novella has it all. A must read." - Neven Carr, author of "Forgotten"
"Outstanding...Melanie Ansley is truly a gifted writer." - Hall Ways Book Reviews
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