The second instalment in this superb new trilogy from the author of 'The Farseer Trilogy' continues the dramatic tale of piracy, serpents, love and, above all, magic.
Althea Vestrit has found a new home aboard the liveship Ophelia and in her she has discovered a dependable friend. Even so, she lives only to reclaim the Vivacia as her rightful inheritance and captain her on the high seas. What Althea does not yet know is that Vivacia has been seized by "King" Kennit, the ruthless pirate captain and is now sailing through the perilous waters of the Pirate Isles, acquiring a keen bloodlust and enjoying the thrill of the chase.
