In this fantasy novel, a middle-aged noblewoman, once plagued by madness and now seeking a purpose beyond her royal duties, embarks on a pilgrimage that quickly turns into a quest fraught with danger and supernatural intrigue. As she navigates the politics and magic of her world, she discovers her own latent powers and a destiny intertwined with the gods themselves. Alongside a cast of complex characters, she must confront her past while battling the forces that threaten to destabilize the kingdom, finding redemption, adventure, and perhaps even love along the way.

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