Award-winning author Catherine Asaro, creator of The
Skolian Empire, creates her first full-length fantasy novel
in a world rich with magic and power. Fans who caught a
glimpse of the kingdom of Aronsdale in "Moonglow" from the
Charmed Destinies collection are delighted with the result!
What was the use of being a powerful mage if you
couldn't learn the spells?
Once Chime had been the most promising mage in the land,
feted and celebrated for her potential and future role in
the kingdom. The Iris, the young competitor, made a
stunning leap in skill and turned Chime's world upside
down.
Now no longer the most powerful, no longer promised to a
prince -- and still unable to harness her magic properly --
Chime was set adrift. As was the new king's cousin -- and
former heir -- Lord Muller. Yet when the neighboring
kingdom threatened war, Muller and Chime were tasked with
uncovering the plot. Both were flawed, yet unwilling to
accept a lesser destiny than they had once known. Could
this quest be the opportunity for redemption -- or would it
lead them to their deaths?