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Dossouye, a female version of Imaro in many ways; just as entertaining. A solid entry in the Sword & Soul subgenre by the man who started it, Charles R. Saunders. Highly recommended for fantasy fiction readers.
Sword & Soul & Availability: Charles R. Saunders led the creation of the Sword & Soul sub-genre (under Fantasy). My previous review of Saunder’s more famous, male character Imaro details more about his writing history. In short, he was compelled to create myths stemming from Africa rather ...more
Sword & Soul & Availability: Charles R. Saunders led the creation of the Sword & Soul sub-genre (under Fantasy). My previous review of Saunder’s more famous, male character Imaro details more about his writing history. In short, he was compelled to create myths stemming from Africa rather ...more

Dossouye is a soldier in the women's army of the nation of Abomey. Just at the point at which she saves her nation from disaster, she goes into exile.
This book is a collection of stories, set in an alternative Africa, following the adventures of Dossouye. Another great sword and soul title from Charles Saunders and recommended reading. ...more
This book is a collection of stories, set in an alternative Africa, following the adventures of Dossouye. Another great sword and soul title from Charles Saunders and recommended reading. ...more

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