The world is irreconcilably divided. The kingdom has no heir. And an ancient enemy awakens.
The queendom of Inys has been ruled by the Berethnet dynasty for over a thousand years. Queen Sabran must conceive a daughter to save her country from destruction. But she has yet to choose a partner, and assassins are creeping towards her bedchamber door.
Ead Duryan is one of the few outsiders at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is secretly loyal to the hidden society of mages. She keeps a watchful eye on Queen Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic.
On the other side of the dark sea, Tané has trained her whole life to become a dragonrider. But circumstances force her to make a decision that could jeopardise her entire future.
While the East and West stubbornly refuse to cooperate, the forces of chaos are stirring from a thousand-year slumber…
