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To Serve and Submit
Book 1 of a planned duology

by Susan Wright



      Marja's life once was simple and carefree. Since birth, she had the unique gift of sight that allowed her to be able to see eternal olfs. She spends her days helping out her family by searching for bog iron.

The world as she knows it changes abruptly when a stranger appears. Lexander is a slave trader who trains young minds to learn the seductive art of pleasure. Seeing Marja, he knows he must have her to add to his collection. He recognizes that she can bring him an abundant supply of wealth. He makes a proposal to her father to purchase her and for the price of two cows, she becomes his.

Surprisingly, once she gets over the initial shock of being sold, Marja is accepting of her new life. She is a quick study in the exotic arts. In the short time she is with Lexander she quickly becomes one of his best students. Love develops from their union, but evil forces wish to deny their newfound feelings.

To Serve and Submit is a book that offers a complex look into a strange world. Do not let the subject matter put you off; all the elements in this book were needed. At first, I hated Lexander for how he came into Marja's life, but after reading how their feelings developed, I grew to accept his reasoning. This is definitely a very deep and dark, thought-provoking book. It will lead you into a world that some would like to think doesn't exist, but it does.

I challenge readers to experience it with an open mind and an open heart. Have the courage to experience something that is like no other book you have ever read. I think once you finish, you will also come to the same realization that I have, that this book is one of great substance.

The Book

Roc Trade
April 4, 2006
Paperback
0451460685
Fantasy
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Excerpt
NOTE: Best viewed by mature audiences, due to graphic details of a very sensitive subject matters.

The Reviewer

Suzie Housley
Reviewed 2006
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