Can a musician heal, when a physician cannot?
In the aftermath of war, Sorley - Lord Sorley of Gundarstorp - is called upon to be many things: translator, diplomat, advisor to two leaders. The treaty that won peace has brought new danger: a corrupt official with enormous power. The only man whose subtle mind could counter this threat ? the man Sorley loves ? is dying. His death will leave a woman bereaved, a child fatherless, and a country defenceless. Can Sorley's music convince the gods to spare a life ? and if so, at what cost?
