A fantasy masterpiece by Lynn Abbey, the co-creator of "Thieves' world!" Wolves are loose in the English countryside. A dying monarch cannot enforce the laws, and his heirs are circling like vultures. The small castle th...A fantasy masterpiece by Lynn Abbey, the co-creator of "Thieves' world!" Wolves are loose in the English countryside. A dying monarch cannot enforce the laws, and his heirs are circling like vultures. The small castle that is hafwynder manor is thrown into chaos by the arrival of a mysterious young stranger, too badly wounded to explain his plans.