With peace restored in the kingdoms of Tsaia and Lyonya, the newly crowned kings Mikeli and Kieri face trouble in keeping their thrones due to threats from an ex-pirate, an aggressive kingdom to the north, and corrupt magical forces.
- Genre: Science Fiction + Fantasy, Fiction + Literature Genres
- Subgenre: Saga + Myth + Legend, General
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio
- Edition: Unabridged
- Language: English
- Format: audioCD
- Release Date: March 22, 2011
- Date Published: March 22, 2011
- Author: Elizabeth Moon
- Narrator: Susan Ericksen (Narrator)