The New York Times bestselling Nine Kingdoms Saga continues in a land where light and dark magic vie, and where a reluctant hero and seemingly defenseless stable maid must join forces against an encroaching evil. Acair of Ceangail, youngest bastard son of the worst black mage in history, has followed in his fatherâs footsteps, wreaking havoc throughout the world and leaving powerful enemies in his wake. After a year of reparation, he owes a final bit of penance: twelve months spent working in a barn without using his magic.
LĂŠirsinn of SĂ raichte understands horses, stable work, and how to judge menâs hearts. When she starts seeing shadows where there should only be light, she knows there is evil afoot. Unfortunately, it's something she canât fight on her own.
Acairâs attempts to aid LĂŠirsinn only draw the notice of dangerous mages against whom he is currently defenseless. With only each other to rely on, Acair and LĂŠirsinn find themselves suddenly in a race to save the world before itâs consumed by darkness...
The New York Times bestselling Nine Kingdoms Saga continues in a land where light and dark magic vie, and where a reluctant hero and seemingly defenseless stable maid must join forces against an encroaching evil. Acair of Ceangail, youngest bastard son of the worst black mage in history, has followed in his fatherâs footsteps, wreaking havoc throughout the world and leaving powerful enemies in his wake. After a year of reparation, he owes a final bit of penance: twelve months spent working in a barn without using his magic.
LĂŠirsinn of SĂ raichte understands horses, stable work, and how to judge menâs hearts. When she starts seeing shadows where there should only be light, she knows there is evil afoot. Unfortunately, it's something she canât fight on her own.
Acairâs attempts to aid LĂŠirsinn only draw the notice of dangerous mages against whom he is currently defenseless. With only each other to rely on, Acair and LĂŠirsinn find themselves suddenly in a race to save the world before itâs consumed by darkness...