In this sequel to Into the Blood of the Sun, the new empress of Emeraldia, Veranna, must come to grips with the evils afflicting the hearts of those who seek to destroy her. Challenges on all sides arise, and when those she loves are under dire attack, how shall she fight to win their survival? Love lost and gained; people hurt and healed; an empire struggling to grow and a mind and will forced to move people and events for the cause of freedom and their Creator combine to challenge the very limits of Veranna's endurance.