When Telyn's song magic freed ancient spirits of the Wood, it also
awakened a long-slumbering evil. Now she and her beloved Mithrais must
battle a spreading shadow that ignites crippling fear, and deal with the
unexpected consequences of magic's return. More danger arrives with a
royal delegation to the forest realm, sweeping Telyn back into court
intrigue and the sights of a murderous lord. Mithrais may be forced to
choose between his service to the Wood or the obligations of his royal
blood. As Telyn's bond with Mithrais grows, she is torn between her love
for him and the freedom of a wandering bard's life. But when dark magic
plunges the Wood into chaos, she must balance the two halves of her
heart-or the Fates may take Mithrais from her forever.