Deadly treachery reaches the Palace in Asbanmor. When the Dragon Court condemns Debesh and his dragon Vandranen to death, they and Dorelle disappear without a trace. Prince Orlen is left behind to deal with the fall-out of the renewed defection of his beloved. Investigating potential treachery by the Dragon Master, he finds himself in much more danger than expected. A danger that soon includes his father, King Elsen himself. Can the Prince save them both?