"As best friend and lady-in-waiting to the princess, Branwen is guided by two principles: devotion to her homeland and hatred for the raiders who killed her parents. When she unknowingly saves the life of her enemy, he awakens her ancient healing magic and opens her heart. Branwen begins to dream of peace, but the princess she serves is not so easily convinced. Fighitng for what's right, even as her powers grow beyond her control, will set Branwen against her closest confidant and the man she's come to love."-- Front jacket flap.