When the King’s vile sorcerer stages a coup, dragging ancient magic, elves, and the royal court into his Empire-building plans, the woman he has set his sights on as a bride – timid, aspiring nun, Adela – sets out to find someone to oppose him. It’s just unfortunate that the only candidates are cowardly Oswy, and the witch lord Sulien, who may be an even worse villain yet.
