The magical and action-packed sequel to The Swan Harp, this second book in the Wings of Valenia fantasy trilogy follows Princess Kiar as she harnesses her powers in the fight of a lifetime. It is autumn in Valenia, and times are hard. The queen is no longer herself after the tragic events of the spring. Wild animals have ravaged crops, and Princess Kiar worries about a lean winter for the kingdom. Her sister Adana brings a cryptic warning from the Swan Queen, and the nearby bog mysteriously and suddenly widens and floods the grazing lands. When a messenger from an eastern farmstead arrives to tell the king about a band of inhuman attackers, Kiar and her father take a force to confront the seemingly invincible creatures. The mysterious intruders fear nothing-except Kiar. After King Tir is injured in battle, Kiar, along with her swanfolk friend, Willow, and intended mate, Tuan, enlist the help of a former enemy and enter the perilous heart of the bog. In a fight for their lives, they will challenge the forces of dark magic and uncover truths about the past and the royal family; everything is at stake-her father's life, the safety of Valenia, and Kiar's hopes for a future with Tuan. "Memorable heroes and daunting villains headline this fantasy series' thrilling sophomore installment."-Kirkus Reviews "A bold and dynamic fantasy thriller."-BookLife, Publishers Weekly