The Golden Torc
by Julian May
Science FantasyHigh Fantasy
Published 1982 Pages 377 ~6h Rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.10 Audience Adult Heat 🔥 Pacing Mixed Magic Hard
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Darkness Level 3 — Serious
Death, violence and emotional weight are present
Awards
★ Locus Nominee
Tone
EpicAdventurousMysterious
Content Warnings
graphic-violencetorturewarpsychological-trauma
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