"Every once in a while, from the turbulence of a storm, a new stronger, smarter seed will prevail, to take the place of others less fortunate to endure the blast of storm winds " From the author of Leopard's Moon comes a Sword and Soul novel of war, intrigue and betrayal A young girl with a dim future suddenly finds herself befriended by a powerful warlord. A ruler rises to take his place on the throne. A dance hall singer reveals herself to be a powerful sorceress. . . Join these and other characters as they reveal their path to a better situation.