Author(s): Julian May

SECONDHAND BOOKS | Fantasy

Dark magic and deadly intrigue from the author of The Saga of the Pliocene Exile. King Conrig Ironcrown now rules the entire island of High Blenholme. But the peace he has ruthlessly achieved is challenged by rumours that his vengeful first wife, long believed dead, is in fact still alive and about to reveal a secret that could cost Conrig his throne. Worse, the ambitious sorcerer Beynor and Conrig's traitorous former alchymist Kilian are plotting start a civil war. Then they will utilize the power of the mysterious supernatural Beaconfolk to vanquish Conrig's fatally divided realm and rule it themselves. The resulting clash involves not only human beings, but also the ancient races who inhabited High Blenholme before them - and who now intend to take back their lost homeland. 'A writer of exceptional perception and power' Jean Auel

2005. A very good copy.