by Julian May
First published 1993
Twelve years have passed since the three princesses first wielded their trillium talismans. Haramis pursues magical studies while Anigel rules alongside King Atar with wisdom and compassion. Kadiya remains as reckless as ever. Their peaceful world shatters when Kadiya carelessly loses her talisman in the waters near the Windlorn Isles. Soon after, a mysterious sorcerer calling himself Portolanus kidnaps Anigel's husband and children. His demand is simple: Anigel's talisman in exchange for her family's lives. With two of the three magical artifacts compromised, the world begins to unravel. Violent storms sweep across the land and wars threaten to erupt. The sisters must confront this new enemy while their power diminishes and chaos spreads. At the heart of their struggle lies the bond between the three women and their willingness to sacrifice everything for those they love.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy, fantasy-romance
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Windlorn Isles
432 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Grafton