First published 1980
Tornor Keep stands as the legendary fortress protecting the winter boundary of a summer realm. The ancient tower has guarded this land for generations, but raiders storm its walls and overwhelm its defenses. In the chaos of the attack, a young prince emerges as the keep's last remaining hope for survival. The prince must navigate a world filled with warriors bound by codes of honor, lovers torn apart by conflict, and the brutal realities of war. As enemies close in and allies fall, he faces impossible choices that will determine not only his own fate but the future of everyone who depends on Tornor's protection. This opening volume of Lynn's trilogy introduces readers to a richly imagined realm where personal courage collides with political necessity. The story explores how ordinary people respond when their familiar world crumbles around them and they must find strength they never knew they possessed.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, fantasy, political-thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Tornor Keep, Summer Realm
Period: Ancient, Medieval
226 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: violence, war