Kushiel's Dart

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In the enchanting land of Terre d'Ange, where beauty and grace reign, the inhabitants live by the principle of "Love as thou wilt." Phèdre nó Delaunay, marked by a scarlet mote in her left eye, is sold into servitude as a child. Her bond is acquired by the noble Anafiel Delaunay, who recognizes her unique nature: she is pricked by Kushiel's Dart, destined to experience intertwined pain and pleasure. Trained in courtly arts and the skills of the bedchamber, Phèdre becomes an adept observer and analyst, almost as skilled as a spy. When she uncovers a treacherous plot that threatens her homeland, she is propelled into a journey fueled by love and honor, leading her to the brink of despair. In a world where friends can be hateful and enemies can be loving, Phèdre must navigate a landscape filled with cunning poets, deadly courtiers, and a Machiavellian villainess. With only one chance to save what she holds dear, she faces sacrifices and betrayals that test her resolve. This epic tale unfolds against a backdrop of grandeur and conspiracies, marking a pivotal moment in the transition from an old age to a new one.