First published 1996
Margaret Alton returns to her birthworld of Darkover, where buried memories surface of a childhood in turmoil. As her mysterious heritage awakens, she's drawn into a terrifying destiny she never imagined. Confronted by powers beyond her control, Margaret must navigate a treacherous path to uncover her true purpose - and her family's darkest secrets.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water
496 pages · Mass Market Paperback · DAW