by Glen Cook
First published 1984
A mute girl rescued by the Black Company turns out to be the White Rose, a legendary figure with untapped power. Now, evil mercenaries are hunting her, intent on destroying her and everything she represents. The Black Company must shield the White Rose from those who seek to exploit or eliminate her, even as her mysterious abilities begin to manifest. In the face of overwhelming odds, the company fights to protect this young woman and the hope she embodies.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, dark-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
319 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Tor Books