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The Empress Mother’s Return
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Seraphina, founding Empress of the Northern Union, hides her identity and runs a small diner to keep her daughter Willow safe. She betroths Willow to Julian, grandson of a trusted general, only to discover his family has abused her. Enraged, Seraphina reclaims her power and crushes the Sterlings and every bully who stands in her way.
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