"I'D LIKE YOU TO FIND THE SWORD FOR ME. DO YOU THINK YOU COULD HANDLE
THAT?"
Arisa isn't certain how to respond when her mother, the Falcon, formerly
a dangerous bandit but now lord commander of the army and navy of
Deorthas, entrusts her with this extremely special mission.
Everything changed for Arisa when she and her friend Weasel stumbled
upon the ancient shield rumored to bestow power upon whoever holds it.
With the shield, the Falcon was able to gain her new station, bringing
Arisa into a world of royalty Arisa isn't even sure she enjoys. Now the
Falcon wants Arisa to get close to young Prince Edoran, and join with
Edoran and Weasel to search for the legendary sword that matches the
shield.
As Arisa's search progresses, however, she realizes she may be in danger
from a deadly stranger. Worse -- she and her friends may be in even
graver danger from someone they know all too well!
Critically acclaimed fantasy author Hilari Bell continues the
captivating trilogy begun in Shield of Stars with another thrilling,
surprising, and wholly satisfying novel.