Beguilement is the first book in the 'The Sharing Knife' series by Lois McMaster Bujold. It explores themes of love, trust, and the complexities of relationships in a richly built fantasy world.

The story follows the journey of Dag, a knife-wielding farmer, and Fawn, a young woman from a troubled background, as they navigate their feelings for each other amidst societal tensions and magical threats.