First published 2003
In a time of unrest, two unlikely allies—a king and a keeper—forge an unbreakable bond that will shape the destiny of the Hundred Kingdoms. As political tensions mount and dark forces threaten to tear their world apart, they must navigate a perilous landscape of shifting alliances and ancient magic. In the crucible of this conflict, a legendary friendship is forged, one that will echo through the ages and lead to a new era for the people of Darkover.
Genres: historical-fiction, fantasy, epic-fantasy, political-thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: epic-journey, found-family, unlikely-allies
480 pages · Hardcover · DAW Hardcover