The second volume of the trilogy spanning several generations on a planet with centuries-long seasons. During the long summer, the king of Borlien, beset by enemies who would overthrow him, struggles to divorce his queen in order to marry a young princess. Meanwhile, the forests of the planet burn.
- ISBN10 0020160917
- ISBN13 9780020160915
- Publish Date 1 November 1992
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Simon & Schuster
- Imprint Collier Paperbacks,U.S.
- Edition Collier Books ed.
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 416
- Language English