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Nesta

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Nesta Archeron is the eldest and most complex of the three Archeron sisters, a powerful High Fae whose frosty exterior hides a deep well of pain, shame, and a fierce protective instinct. Her journey of self-discovery and redemption is a central part of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

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