Mad Sisters of Esi
A restless sister leaves a world-whale behind, uncovering myths, memory, and a centuries-old mystery about two mad sisters.
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Plot structure labels used: framed narrative, nested narrative, book within a book, multiple timelines, flashbacks, frame story, mind meld reveal, dream sequence, memory recovery, intercut structure, layered story, alternate history reveal, time loop, epilogue
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