An epic tale of fierce loyalty, unbearable sacrifice, and the
heartless hand of fate.
Han Alister thought he had already lost everyone he loved. But when he
finds his friend Rebecca Morley near death in the Spirit Mountains, Han
knows that nothing matters more than saving her. The costs of his
efforts are steep, but nothing can prepare him for what he soon
discovers: the beautiful, mysterious girl he knew as Rebecca is none
other than Raisa ana'Marianna, heir to the Queendom of the Fells. Han
is hurt and betrayed. He knows he has no future with a blueblood. And,
as far as he's concerned, the princess's family as good as killed his
own mother and sister. But if Han is to fulfill his end of an old
bargain, he must do everything in his power to see Raisa crowned queen.
Meanwhile, some people will stop at nothing to prevent Raisa from
ascending. With each attempt on her life, she wonders how long it will
be before her enemies succeed. Her heart tells her that the
thief-turned-wizard Han Alister can be trusted. She wants to believe
it-he's saved her life more than once. But with danger coming at her
from every direction, Raisa can only rely on her wits and her iron-hard
will to survive-and even that might not be enough.