'Take my place, Phaedrus, and with it, take my vengeance . .'Phaedrus the gladiator wins his freedom after years of bloody battles in the arena. He is to assume the identity of Midir, Lord of the Horse People, to seek vengeance against the treacherous Liadhan, who has usurped the throne.

'Take my place, Phaedrus, and with it, take my vengeance . .'Phaedrus the gladiator wins his freedom after years of bloody battles in the arena. He is to assume the identity of Midir, Lord of the Horse People, to seek vengeance against the treacherous Liadhan, who has usurped the throne.