"A very promising new writer with a lot of originality, an exciting story, a well realized background, and vivid writing." Poul Anderson
"A rich treasure trove of imagery, color, romance, intrigue, and mystery" ---ForeWord Reviews
MAGIC. LOVE. DESTINY. ABSOLUTE POWER.
When Princess Gul'Agdar of Dhagabad begins studying the ancient magic of the Sacred Dance, she has no idea that this seemingly innocent act is the first step on the treacherous path to immortality, absolute powerand slavery. And her father, the sultan, is intent on forcing her into an arranged marriage, not knowing that leaving the palace would expose her to the very danger she must flee.
Follow the princess and her beloved djinn, Hasan, into the magic of the Egyptian and Arabian deserts; peek into the powerful, all-female cult of the Great Goddess; and learn about the wonders of the True Library beyond this worldif you dare. . . .