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A Wind in Cairo

by Judith Tarr · 1989

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Tarr presents a historical fantasy set in Egypt in the 12th century about a young man who is turned into a horse for punishment and must undergo harsh lessons in order to be returned to human form. "A bona fide turn-the-page tale".—Anne McCaffrey.

Genre
fantasyhistorical fictionhistorical fantasyromance
Themes
animalshorses
Setting
Egypt
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 262 pages

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