The second instalment of this gripping fantasy series, sequel to 'Bone Doll's Twin'
Long ago, during the dark days of the Great War with Plenimar, King Thelatimos journeyed to the Oracle of the God Illior at Afra to save his war-torn kingdom. Here he was presented with a prophecy: "So long as a daughter of Thelatimos' line defends and rules, Skala shall never be subjugated." And so begins the line of queens that ruled over Skala.
As generations went by the male heirs of Skala became intensely resentful. Finally Prince Erius claimed primogeniture and seized the throne, weakening its defences and offering easy pickings to Skala's old enemy and neighbour, Plenimar.
Plague, drought and famine have now spread throughout the kingdom and as people begin to recall the Oracle's prophecy, Erius begins to quietly kill off his female relatives.
As the only living child of Erius's dead sister, Prince Tobin is second in line to the throne of Skala, but he is not what he seems. With the onset of puberty, Tobin has discovered his true identity - she is the rightful heir to the throne.
