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A Natural History of Dragons (The Memoirs of Lady Trent, #1) by Marie Brennan

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But such study offers rewards beyond compare: to stand in a dragon’s presence, even for the briefest of moments—even at the risk of one’s life—is a delight that, once experienced, can never be forgotten.

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