Princess Lasva is about to be named heir to her childless
sister, the queen. But, when the queen finally bears an
heir, Lasva's future is shattered. Grief-stricken, she
leaves her country of Colend and falls into the arms of
Prince Ivandred of Marloven Hesea. His people are utterly
different-with their expertise in riding, weaponry, and
magic- and the two soon marry.
When the sensational news makes its way to Lasva's sister,
the queen worries for Lasva at the hands of the Marlovens,
whose king's mage is in league with the magical land of
Norsunder-considered by Colendi to be their enemy. The queen
orders Emras, a scribe, to guard Lasva.
But it may be too late-Lasva is already deeply involved with
the Marlovens and their magic. War wages on, and all are
forced to redefine love, loyalty, and power...