Kidnapped by a man who seeks to use magic to control the Turic kingdom, Kelene and Gabria must come up with a way to foil his evil schemes, with the help of the winged horse Demira, a mysterious mountain tribe, and a fierce griffon.
Another fun read that rounds out some of the Dark Horse world with more of a glimpse into the Arab-like Turic culture than was provided by the other books. The characters and dialogue flowed a bit more naturally in this book. And another admirable/strong female character is introduced, adding to Herbert's repertoire of female characters worth emulating.