A stunning reworking of the legend of Alexander the Great -- with a female protagonist -- combining exquisite historical detail with compelling characterisation. The Lord Regent, Sulakon, is trying to draw the rebel lords to his standard in order to raise an army against 'the witch' -- Aleizon Ailix Ayndra. Meanwhile, Ayndra, in her attempt to reunite the empire, has many other hazards and adversities to contend with. She is kidnapped by the evil Lord Sandar, who has developed a lustful passion for her; there are plots against her life; and the ghost of Ailixond seems to have returned to the world...
- ISBN10 0044401485
- ISBN13 9780044401483
- Publish Date 4 May 1999
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 9 September 2003
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Voyager
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (A-Format (178x111 mm))
- Pages 304
- Language English
- URL http://harpercollins.co.uk