First published 2003
Three years after lifting a devastating curse, Dowager Royina Ista embarks on a pilgrimage to find peace. But dark forces stir beyond Chalion's borders, and the gods have chosen Ista as their instrument once again. When her retinue is ambushed, a mysterious warrior appears to protect her. Ista soon discovers his secrets are entangled with her own tragic history. Now, she must decide whether to flee her destiny or confront the threats that could destroy her land.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Chalion
456 pages · Hardcover · Eos (HarperCollins)