Description

After a pilgrimage to the East Kingdoms seeking a blessing from the Fountain, source of the land s magic, Sir Ransom Barton returns home in search of two dreams: Claire de Murrow, the heiress he loves, and a patron for his warrior skills. Unexpectedly, Ransom finds himself in the favor of Devon, the notorious Elder King. Brought into the ruler s mesnie and given two wards of his own, Ransom is devoted to his privileged new position. He s also privy to the running of the realm and to all its courtly intrigues–notably, the machinations of the king s three remaining sons, all engaged in a manipulative battle to become heir to the throne.