Now that Faust has secured a fragile peace with Villendorf, Queen Liesenlotte wants to reward Faust--with a wife! She's determined to find a woman who matches his valor. Yet Faust's mind is far from marriage. Disturbing rumors of a powerful nomadic tribe evoke memories of Earth's Mongol Empire and its relentless conquering force. Faust's warnings are dismissed, but he knows better--this is no idle threat! He's desperate to protect his kingdom, even if rallying the troops on his own as a man might break a serious and sacred taboo! Faust grapples with a history that only he remembers in this third, thrilling volume!
