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Four Horses for Tishtry

Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (1985)

SubgenreDark Fantasy

Age groupYA 12-17

Content ratingPG-13

Pages (Standard (250-400))

Setting

CSM age13

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Content levels

ViolenceModerate

Sexual contentMild

LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Slavery Violence Class Struggle Captivity

Positive tags

Self-Discovery Redemption Arc Hopeful Ending Adventure Survival

Heroine archetypes

Athlete Slave / Bondsman (Escaping)Strong Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Vengeance-Driven

Tropes

Coming of Age Fish out of Water Quest Reluctant Hero Low Magic

Themes

Freedom vs Bondage Family Loyalty Sacrifice Class Struggle Courage Self-Determination Survival

Synopsis

Tishtry's wish to buy her family's freedom from slavery in the Roman Empire inspires her to perform dangerous feats of stunt riding.

Tags

Historical FantasyAdventureStunt RidingRoman Empire Setting