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The sequel to "Masques" finds Aralorn returning home after the passing of her father. But when Aralorn and her companion Wolf arrive, they find he's not dead, but ensorcelled by the ae'Magi, using him as a conduit to destroy Aralorn and Wolf.

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For the last ten years, shapeshifting mercenary Aralorn has led a dangerous existence -- a far cry from her noble upbringing. Now she must return home under the most unfortunate circumstances. Her father, the Lyon of Lambshold, has passed away. But when Aralorn and her companion Wolf arrive,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

For the last ten years, shapeshifting mercenary Aralorn has led a dangerous existence -- a far cry from her noble upbringing. Now she must return home under the most unfortunate circumstances. Her father, the Lyon of Lambshold, has passed away. But when Aralorn and her companion Wolf arrive, the combination of their magic uncovers something wonderful yet alarming -- her father is not actually dead, but only appears so. Yet a dark mist is also very much alive within him...
The Lyon of Lambshold has been ensorcelled by the ae'Magi, who's using him as a conduit to finally destroy Aralorn and Wolf. With her father as the pawn, can Aralorn overcome this mysterious sorcery? Or will she finally fall to the blackest of magic, losing not only her one true companion but also her life...?

Characters edit see section history

  • Aralorn: Mercenary spy and shape changer with the ability to work green magic and kick butt with a staff.
  • Wolf: Aralorn's companion that she saved in Masques (book one of the Sianim series).
  • Falhart: Aralorn's brother
  • Henrick: aka The Lyon of Lambshold. Aralorn's father
  • Irrenna: Aralorn's step-mother
  • Nevyn: Freya's husband
  • Freya: Aralorn's oldest sister
  • Correy: Aralorn's younger half-brother
  • Lin: Aralorn's younger half-sister
  • Tilda: Priestess of the Death Goddess
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  • “Home is where they know all of your secrets, Featherweight, and love you anyway.”
    Falhart
  • “Never get grumpy with someone you need to help drag bodies off you.”
    Garem
  • “Don't be fooled by Tilda's friendliness. The death goddess has a very real presence here. Be careful how far you choose to push Her.”
    Correy
  • “Who would ask a temple of the death goddess for a record of marriage lines?”
    Aralorn
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First Sentence edit see section history

A winterwill cried out twice.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 4 of 4 in Sianim. (standard series)

Preceded by When Demons Walk.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Patricia Briggs (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Country: United Staes
Publication Date: November 2, 2010
ISBN: 0441019544
Page Count: 304

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  • Masques

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