Book description
An epic fantasy standalone novel from the author of the stunning Wars
of Light and Shadow series. When Princess Anja fails to appear at her
betrothal banquet, the tiny, peaceful kingdom of Sessalie is plunged
into intrigue.
When Princess Anja fails to appear at her betrothal banquet, the tiny,
peaceful kingdom of Sessalie is plunged into intrigue. Two warriors are
charged with recovering the distraught king's beloved daughter. Taskin,
Commander of the Royal Guard, whose icy competence and impressive
life-term as the Crown's right-hand man command the kingdom's
deep-seated respect; and Mykkael, the rough-hewn newcomer who has won
the post of Captain of the Garrison - a scarred veteran with a deadly
record of field warfare, whose 'interesting' background and foreign
breeding are held in contempt by court society.
As the princess's trail vanishes outside the citadel's gates, anxiety
and tension escalate. Mykkael's investigations lead him to a radical
explanation for the mystery, but he finds himself under suspicion from
the court factions. Will Commander Taskin's famous fair-mindedness be
enough to unravel the truth behind the garrison captain's dramatic
theory: that the resourceful, high-spirited princess was not taken by
force, but fled the palace to escape a demonic evil? 'Astonishingly
original and compelling… A gifted creator of wonder'
RAYMOND E. FEIST
'It ought to be illegal for one person to have so much talent'
STEPHEN DONALDSON Janny Wurts is the author of the Cycle of Fire
series, co-author of the worldwide bestselling Empire series with
Raymond E. Feist, and is currently working through the Wars of Light and
Shadow series. She often paints her own covers and is also an expert
horsewoman, sailor, musician and archer.
