Maida, Liandra, Gleve, Anglewart, Jessa and Melisande have each paid a terrible price in the quest for the secrets of the Dragon Priestesses, but key pieces have been recovered, a tiny flame of hope lit, a transformation begun. Although she has refused to leave her room at the Healing School for...

Maida and Jessa struggle with their responsibilities, their burdens made heavier by loss.

Maida faces a life-altering decision and Jessa must take leadership.