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An easy fantasy read with medieval-ish spycraft and political intrigue. Plot was strained and it dragged a bit; cut by 100 pages and it would be a better book. I liked the characters but probably won’t read the rest in this series.

Finished reading: Luck in the Shadows by Lynn Flewelling 📚

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