Mark of the Dragonfly

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Mark of the Dragonfly

by Jaleigh Johnson
Delacorte Press, 2014. 388 pgs. Fiction

When Piper comes upon the wreckage of a completely destroyed caravan, she discovers that one person has managed to survive--a young girl with a dragonfly tattoo. A tattoo that marks her as being under special protection of the king, himself. Thinking there might be a big reward for returning the girl to her home, Piper makes herself the girl's protector. The only problem is--the girl has no memory of who she is or where she came from. And there is a very powerful man on their trail who is determined to hunt down and capture them both. If only Piper could figure out why. Full of magic, mystery, adventure, and even a hint of romance--this is one book you will not want to miss!

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