Civil war is tearing apart the kingdom of the isles, for the throne lies empty and rivals are converging. Having spirited his beloved princess Stephane Safely out of roldem, hal -now duke of crydee- must turn his attenti...Civil war is tearing apart the kingdom of the isles, for the throne lies empty and rivals are converging. Having spirited his beloved princess Stephane Safely out of roldem, hal -now duke of crydee- must turn his attention to the defence of the ancient realm so that a king can be anointed by the congress of lords, rather than by right of might.