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Song of the Six Realms

Judy I. Lin

Ages: 14+

Published: 2024

Publisher: Feiwel and Friends/Macmillan

ISBN: 978-1-250-87161-9

Keywords: Fantasy-romance, mystery, musicians, Chinese culture and myth

Xue, an orphan, is under contract as an apprentice when a wealthy young nobleman buys her services as a musician, but to what end? Includes glossary and realm guide.