When, on the day of her age-coming, the princess opens a mysterious bronze bottleNa gift from her grandmotherNshe has no idea that she is about to unleash a power older than the world itself. Worse, she is not prepared for the bearer of this power to be a handsome man whose intense gray eyes pierce her very soul.

When, on the day of her age-coming, the princess opens a mysterious bronze bottleNa gift from her grandmotherNshe has no idea that she is about to unleash a power older than the world itself. Worse, she is not prepared for the bearer of this power to be a handsome man whose intense gray eyes pierce her very soul. "Truly compelling."N"Booklist."

""Evocative"" Publishers Weekly
""Enthralling"" RT Book Reviews
" A rich treasure trove of imagery, color, romance, intrigue, and mystery " ForeWord Reviews
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 power-and 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. Even her beloved Hasan cannot save...

"Evocative"-Publishers Weekly
"Enthralling"-RT Book Reviews
"A rich treasure trove of imagery, color, romance, intrigue, and mystery" -ForeWord Reviews
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 power-and 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. Even her beloved Hasan cannot save her...