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"Megge is a protagonist easy to fall in love with, to root for, to worry about, and when dark forces enter her world, Kightlinger’s storytelling abilities shine."
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  • The Bury Down Chronicles
    • Story Locations
    • Historical Notes
    • Reference Sources
  • Megge of Bury Down
    • Characters
    • Reviews
  • The Lady of the Cliffs
    • Reviews
  • About the Author
  • Announcements
  • Contact
  • Find a Bookseller
  • Rowan Moon
    • About Rowan Moon
  • For Booksellers and Librarians