If a beauty like Letitia Tarnower couldn't interest Mairelon, and a brilliant wizard like Renee D'Auber hadn't attracted him in all the years they'd known one another, what chance did she, Kim, have?
In "A Matter of Magic" by Patricia C. Wrede, Kim grapples with her feelings of inadequacy compared to other women who seem to capture the attention of Mairelon, a man she is interested in. She observes that despite the allure of stunning beauty like Letitia Tarnower, Mairelon remains uninterested. Additionally, she reflects on how even a highly talented wizard like Renee D'Auber has failed to win his affection over the years.
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