The Beginning Place by Ursula K. Le Guin

Two young people from the modern world stumble through a hidden gateway into a neighboring, mythic country where political strife, ancient magic, and a looming threat force them into roles they never expected; as they learn the land’s ways and join locals resisting a dark power, they must confront fear, choice, and belonging, discovering that beginnings can be both perilous and redemptive.

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