Synopses & Reviews
Aisling of Bruadairs quest to restore her countrys rightful rulers to their throne has been long and difficult. Now, after a lifetime of lies, shes confronted with an unexpected truth: Bruadairs salvation may lie within her. But the path to harnessing her newly discovered magical gifts threatens to lead her back through a past that may well spell her death.
With his own magic restored, Rùnach of Ceangail has come to terms with the fact that the simple life he once coveted is no longer an option. Instead, he is determined to help Aisling fulfill her quest, even if his part of the bargain includes facing evil mages with power far greater than his own.
But once they reach Bruadair, Rùnach and Aisling discover that nothing is as it seems, and not only must they accept their past, they must also embrace their destinybefore the enemies drawing near succeed in extinguishing all the light in the world
Review
Praise for the Novels of the Nine Kingdoms:
“Fascinating…[An] enchanting narrative.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Beautifully written.”—Romance Reviews Today
“Kurland deftly mixes innocent romance with adventure in a tale that will leave readers eager for the next installment.”—Publishers Weekly
“This is a terrific romantic fantasy.”—Midwest Book Review
“A superbly crafted, sweetly romantic tale of adventure and magic.”—Booklist
About the Author
Lynn Kurland is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels and novellas including the Nine Kingdom series, the de Piaget Family series, and the McLeod Family series.