In this dramatic fantasy of love and betrayal, the world stands on the edge of peace, the first in a thousand years. A fragile alliance has been formed between the New Kingdom and Telesia, and they have agreed in principle to set aside their centuries-old quarrel over land and culture. The deal has been forged by the efforts of Alex, the peace-loving newcomer to the throne. But things things are about to change. Alex meets and falls in love with Lydia, a fisher's daughter from the east, to the displeasure of both his family and his friends. Alex's Aunt Ammaline has arranged a union with Penram, a Telesian princess, and Lydia's arrival throws her plans into jeopardy. Then a horrific act of betrayal drives the kingdom once more to the brink of war.
Hierath
