The small country of Rodasia faces a crisis: their Queen is dying, and the larger northern country of Devin is threatening war. Contained on all sides, Rodasia's capital of Parr hosts the largest port in the world, and is coveted by the Devinian Emperor Nicholas.
Gwyneth Plowman is a simple farm girl, yet her destiny lies in Parr. Against her will, her life is upended and she is taken on an adventure unlike any she has ever experienced. And by her side is Charles, a soldier who will not let anything stop him from doing his duty. Joined by a strange companion who forces Gwen to confront the bigger questions of her existence, the threesome travel the road south to Parr.
A powerful new Queen will step up to take the Rodasian throne. Yet her inexperience and inner anxieties will threaten to be her undoing. Plots and political intrigues surround her: who can she trust?
In the epic conclusion to the Devil's Deal series, Freya has one final chance to discover the full potential of her own power, and to use it to restore balance in the universe - once and for all. After the destruction caused by Roisin, Ferya and Torix come to terms with their losses and mistakes... And prepare for a final battle that will change everything.