Maeven is many things. To her brother, she is the sweet, naive girl he raised on their secluded farm. To the townspeople of Dunham, she is a forgotten figure, waving at passersby on the main road. But to the powerful men of Parys, she is something far more dangerous-a weapon, a means to an end. Young and innocent as she seems, Maeven carries a power that will drag her into the darkest corners of her world. She will learn to fight, navigate the treacherous waters of court politics, and perhaps, against all odds, even learn to love.