With Freedom's Gate, acclaimed author Naomi Kritzer introduced a
dangerous world of magic and intrigue. Now she continues the story of
Lauria, a bold young woman who has turned against a way of life she once
believed in. . . .
Once the trusted aide to powerful military commander Kyros, freeborn
Lauria hunted down his escaped slaves. But during a mission to
infiltrate the bandit tribe known as the Alashi, Lauria's loyalties
shifted. When her identity was discovered, she was cast out by both
sides. Now Lauria is determined to regain the trust of the Alashi, and,
with the help of her blood-sister Tamar, liberate those she once
returned to captivity. But they cannot accomplish the daunting task
alone. Desperate for a spell-chain to free a mine slave, Lauria turns to
her enemies-the Sisterhood of Weavers-and apprentices herself to a
sorceress. But learning to harness magic will come at a greater price
than she ever imagined.