"The Burning Stone" - the third novel in Kate Elliott's famous saga "The Crown of Stars" - once again opens for readers the doors to an amazing world, somewhat reminiscent of Carolingian Europe, but inhabited by mysterious creatures, mysterious tribes, full of wonders and dangers.< /p>

Prince Sanglant, freed from captivity, also freed himself from obedience to his father, King Henry. He married Liat, but the anger of the king and the encroachments of the priest-sorcerer Hugh forced them to flee. The lovers find shelter in the village of Verpa, which has become the abode of magicians, and soon realize that they have fallen from the frying pan into the fire...

And in Henry’s kingdom, new rebellions are brewing, intrigues are being woven and conspiracies are being prepared, the eastern borders are subject to raids by nomads - Kumanov. But soon these turbulent times will seem like a pastoral idyll. After all, there are very few years left before the Crown of Stars crowns the heavens, the Disappeared return and the Seven Sleepers awaken...