In this fascinating book, which opens the heroic-fantasy saga "The Chronicles of Chaisuli" by the American fantasy writer Jennifer Roberson, there is a princess who does not know about her origins, and a handsome prince who has to go from a frivolous rake to a real hero - a living legend of his people. A fanatical despot who started a war, and insidious Ailini sorcerers serving the dark god of the Underworld. And the mysterious Cheysuli - werewolf people with their animal companions, following the path of the Ancient Prophecy.