It is eight years since Marla
Wolfblade buried her second
husband In that time, she has become the power behind Hythria's throne -- as much from a desire to
control her own
destiny in any way she can, as to
protect her son, young Damin.
But while Marla plays the games of
politics and diplomacy, the High Arrion of the Sorcerers' Collective is plotting to destroy her -- and the entire Wolfblade line.
And while Marla's power and fortune are great, they may yet not be enough to protect herself and her family from the High Arrion's wrath -- and her only ally and confidant, Elezaar the Fool, is toying with the idea of betrayal.
For he has discovered that the infamous Rules of Gaining and Wielding Power are not so useful when his own family is involved…