Hammer of God

In Ethrea, Rhian sits upon a precarious throne, as defiant noblemen threaten the stability of her kingdom.

Zandakar, a man Rhian thought was her friend, has been revealed as the son of her sworn enemy, and her husband, King Alasdair, is increasingly unsure of her love. Her gravest problem, however, lies outside the borders of her realm.

The trading nations refuse to believe Mijak is a threat and promise reprisals if Rhian dares to protect her country. If she cannot unite the warring factions within her land, a move against Mijak might prove the end of her reign. Which is exactly what the Empress of Mijak has planned.