The Beast of Rull threatens to extend his empire far beyond the bounds of Khimmur. Shadd, the Pale Duke, is tormented at having been manipulated by his half-brother the Beast into killing, as he assumes, the Holy Wonasina, the lady Seruhli. However Seruhli is not truly dead.
Philip G. Williamson has worked in a wide variety of jobs in the UK and abroad, from A&R for major and independent music companies to shepherding in Greece. He now lives in North London with his wife and daughter. Also writes as Philip First and Martin Ash.