Mordant's Need by Stephen R. Donaldson is an epic fantasy series comprising The Mirror of Her Dreams and A Man Rides Through. The story begins when a young woman from our world is mysteriously transported to the kingdom of Mordant, a realm where mirrors possess extraordinary powers and are central to both magic and politics. Thrust into a dangerous struggle involving royal intrigue, betrayal, and competing factions, she must navigate a world where appearances can be deceptive and trust is difficult to place. Blending psychological depth, complex characters, and intricate world-building, the duology explores themes of identity, power, perception, and courage.