Elizabeth Moon is back using the fourth adventure in her bestselling fantasy epic. Moon brilliantly weaves a multi-colored tapestry of actions, betrayal, like, and magic set in a richly dreamed world that stands alongside those of such fantasy experts as George R. R. Martin and Robin Hobb. The unthinkable provides occurred in the kingdom of Lyonya. The queen from the Elves – known as the Lady – is dead, murdered by previous elves twisted by dark powers. Now the Lady’s half-elven grandson must heal the about Restricts of Power mistrust between elf and individual before their opponents strike again. However as he struggles to make ready for an strike, an even greater threat looms over the Eight Kingdoms. Through the entire north, magic is normally reappearing after hundreds of years of absence, emerging unexpectedly in family members after family – rich and poor as well. In some areas, the religious strictures against magery remain in place, and fanatical followers are stamping out magery by killing whoever shows the merest indication from it – even children. So that as unrest spreads, one very determined traitor works to undo any work at serenity – regardless of just how many lives it costs. With the near future hanging in the total amount, it is only the dedication of a few resolute heroes who can change the tides . if they can survive.