Set in an alternate Europe, a world where bloody conflicts rage and sorcery holds sway, both human and other-than-human forces vie for supremacy. In this land, Alain, a young man seeking the destiny promised him by the Lady of Battles, and Liath, a young woman gifted with a power that can alter the course of history, are about to be swept up in a world-shaking conflict for the survival of humanity. In the "New York TImes" bestselling tradition of Tad Williams' epic "Memory, Sorrow and Thorn" series. Beautiful cover art by Jody Lee Over 300,000 copies of Kate Elliott's books in print The "Crown of Stars" series is a powerful blend of fantasy and political intrigue