Prince Morgon of Hed went on a journey to the High One, vanished, and is now believed to be dead. That is, until Princess Raederle of An, Morgon's betrothed, hears rumors that he may still be alive; however, he is said to be greatly changed from the simple farmer-prince with whom she fell in love. Raederle goes on a quest to find Morgon and determine the truth of the matter. En route, she discovers some long-forgotten, powerful secrets about herself and her heritage. This is the second volume in a classic trilogy.