Andre di'Corsovas isn't your typical Weidmoorish lady. She has no patience for needlework and no ear for music. Fashion and cosmetics and jewels hold little interest for her. The future countess feels more at home in the training yard, sword in hand, than gossiping in the parlour. Following a prophecy, the Lady of Earth claims Andre as her Champion, tasked with protecting innocent life from those who would threaten it. To symbolise this, the Lady gives Andre a magical sword, forged from pure silver. When an old rival from her childhood returns at the head of an invading army, Andre takes up her silver sword to stop him. But Awyrian warriors are not the only danger. An ancient, life-stealing magic seeks the destruction of everything Andre holds dear. As the conflict escalates, Andre grapples with many trials and troubles, but one question looms heavily above all else. How much would you sacrifice for the ones you love?