**The third book in a seafaring fantasy trilogy that George R. R. Martin has described as "even better than the Farseer Trilogy-I didn't think that was possible."*As Bingtown slides toward disaster, clan matriarch Ronica Vestrit, branded a traitor, searches for a way to bring the city's in...

**The third book in a seafaring fantasy trilogy that George R. R. Martin has described as "even better than the Farseer Trilogy-I didn't think that was possible."*As Bingtown slides toward disaster, clan matriarch Ronica Vestrit, branded a traitor, searches for a way to bring the city's inhabitants together against a momentous threat. Meanwhile, Althea Vestrit, unaware of what has befallen Bingtown and her family, continues her perilous quest to track down and recover her liveship, the Vivacia,*from the ruthless pirate Kennit.

Bold though it is, Althea's scheme may be in vain. For her beloved* Vivacia will face the most terrible confrontation of all as the secret of the liveships is revealed. It is a truth so shattering, it may destroy the Vivacia * and all who love her, including Althea's nephew, whose life already hangs in the balance.