Publisher's Synopsis
An uneasy peace exists in Iullyn, in the years after the Betrayer and his forces were forced to retreat from Derent Bay. Ethrayne and Jerryn rule Tenarum, raising their family, yet always aware that Gregnor will be preparing his armies to invade at some point in the future. The children are growing up, gradually becoming aware of the positions of their parents in saving Iullyn from slavery.Then, nearly fourteen years after that momentous battle, an ordindary day out proves this, threatening not only Ethrayne, her children, friends and family, but the entire kingdom. A fleet is poised to invade Rothern and a separate army is prepared to attack the Perotan Wall. The Wielder of the Flame is captured, along with fourteen-year-old Mithan, Tymain's foster son, who bravely saved Princess Tanallyse from capture. The Betrayer's ship sets off from the coast of Tenarum to return to Ban'Ganleth.From Rothern, Jerryn is forced to repel both Jajozeli forces, desperately fearful for his wife's well-being, trying to strengthen the Alliance formed under Arven, whilst trying to suppress truths which have been kept private for years.Across Iullyn, a fourteen-year-old Razine girl shows remarkable healing abilities. As the first of 'Arven's Own' to exist for over nine-hundred years, Thadea is unique. But, a few moons later, the ship she is travelling on to Lerat is boarded by Jajozeli soldiers and she is imprisoned - her gift is too great to be hidden. The enemy know her worth, for she can heal even nearly fatal wounds. She is taken to Ban'Ganleth.
