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'Beguilement' by Lois McMaster Bujold is the first installment in 'The Sharing Knife' fantasy series. It follows the unconventional romance between Fawn, a farmer girl, and Dag, a Lakewalker patroller, set in a world where people are divided into farmers and Lakewalkers who protect the land from magical creatures called malices. The story delves into their forbidden love, adventures, and struggles against the backdrop of a richly imagined fantasy world with elements of romance and magic. The writing style is described as efficient, with a focus on character development and world-building, creating an engaging and optimistic coming-of-age story.