The Stunning Conclusion To A Powerful Epic Fantasy From The Worldwide Bestselling Author Of The Saga Of The Pliocene Exile.

For Sixteen Years King Conrig Ironcrown Has Ruled High Blenholme, Battling Both To Preserve The Sovereignty He Ruthlessly Established Over The Four Provinces Of The Island Kingdom And To Repel The Invading Salka Monsters That Threaten Them All. His Hope For The Future Is His Heir, Prince Orrion, Whose Betrothal To A Princess Of The Province Of Didion Should Assure The Future Peace Of High Blenholme. But Orrion Has No Interest In The Girl, And Is Determined To Marry Instead His Childhood Sweetheart, Lady Nyla.