They walk the line between war, love and lies. The royal court is in turmoil after a massacre. Kel, Prince Conor's body-double, hunts for traitors. The notorious Ragpicker King, ruler of Castellane's criminal underworld, holds the clues - which lead to a dark conspiracy. Lin faces tests after her false claim to be the legendary Goddess reborn. Only further dangerous deception can save her now ... and failure will mean exile.
As tensions rise at court, Prince Conor's father is tormented by an ancient magic. Lin, summoned to heal the maddened King, cannot deny its allure - any more than she can deny her growing passion for the prince. Lin and Kel must decide who to trust. And one false move will mean death.
They walk the line between war, love and lies. The royal court is in turmoil after a massacre. Kel, Prince Conor's body-double, hunts for traitors. The notorious Ragpicker King, ruler of Castellane's criminal underworld, holds the clues - which lead to a dark conspiracy. Lin faces tests after her false claim to be the legendary Goddess reborn. Only further dangerous deception can save her now ... and failure will mean exile.
As tensions rise at court, Prince Conor's father is tormented by an ancient magic. Lin, summoned to heal the maddened King, cannot deny its allure - any more than she can deny her growing passion for the prince. Lin and Kel must decide who to trust. And one false move will mean death.