Alanna must protect her best friend, the prince, from an evil sorcerer in this second book in Tamora Pierceâs Margaret A. Edwards Awardâwinning young adult seriesânow with a new look!
Still disguised as a boy, Alanna becomes a squire to none other than the heir to the throne. Prince Jonathan is not only Alannaâs liege lord, but also her best friendâand one of the few who know the secret of her identity. When a vicious sorcerer threatens the princeâs life, it will take all of Alannaâs skill, strength, and magical power to protect himâŚeven at the risk of surrendering her dreams.