Paperback. Pub Date:2003-07-07 Pages: 576 Language: English Publisher: HarperCollins UK The second volume of a thrilling fantasy adventure trilogy filled with necromancy and bone-chilling magic from the bestselling US author of the Nightrunner series.The line of Skalas ruling queens was established in accordance with prophecy.But now King Erius reigns. and he is ruthless in his determination to rid of Skala of any threat to his grip on power.As the only living child of Eriuss dead sister. Prince Tobin is second in line to the throne.But he is not what he seems.To protect him from the paranoid assassinations ordered by his uncle. Tobins identity was disguised shortly after birth.But now. with the onset of puberty. Tobin has discovered his true self - she is the rightful heir to the throne.At court. Tobin and his loyal squire Ki form part of Crown Prince Korins inner circle.T...