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Goa

Pages
224
Published
1997
Language
English

Synopsis

In 16th-century Goa, a young woman named Serafina finds herself caught between ancient magic and the encroaching Portuguese Inquisition. As she navigates a world of political intrigue and spiritual conflict, Serafina must embrace her destiny to protect a powerful secret. This historical fantasy blends adventure with the rich, vibrant backdrop of colonial India.

About the author

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Kara Dalkey

Kara Dalkey, born in 1953 in Los Angeles, is an American author of historical fantasy and young adult fiction who studied anthropology at UCLA. She entered writing through Minneapolis's Scribblies workshop group after earlier work as a musician, gigging on left-handed electric bass with bands including Runestone and Voodoo Blue. Much of her sixteen-novel output draws on Heian-era Japan, notably Little Sister and Heavenward Path, alongside The Water Trilogy set in Arthurian Britain. She was forme...