- Although it is not entirely to her liking, grief-stricken Satha, adark-skinned woman from a poor Theseni clan weds young Loic, the wealthy Dorenison of the king's First Captain. Loic, graced with ability to see into thehearts and minds of others, begins to help Satha overcome her sorrows. Despitecoming from different tribes, they begin to forge a life together. But whenSatha's own compassion is used against her and a treacherous enemy contrives todishonor her in Loic's absence, Loic's love turns to anger and disgust.Embittered, Loic must still avenge his honor and Satha's and he sets out on ajourney that brings despair as well as spiritual discovery. Battling him are theArkhai, the spirits of the land who know his quest will lead him toward the Godwhom they have usurped. After his departure, Satha is kidnapped, sold intoslavery and learns, first hand, how cruel the pioneering Angleni tribe can be.Both face great hardship, danger and anguish apart, but with the Creator's aidthere remains hope they will be reunited and heal the love the world has tornasunder.
- ISBN10 0809557797
- ISBN13 9780809557790
- Publish Date 24 September 2007
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Wildside Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 248
- Language English