Synopsis: Shadow warriors - Born to an aristocratic family, Jenifleur boasts a lady's breeding and education. But the soaring heart that pumps her blue blood yearns for more dangerous pursuits, and her life's passion has always been to follow in her aunt Vera's footsteps - to become an operative of the dark and powerful Assassins' Guild. And now she is getting that chance, for better or for worse. Because Vera has taken a very perilous assignment in the far-off sands of Ashkharon... and is in desperate need of help. Enlisting the aid of her stalwart friend Thibault. Jenifleur embarks upon an epic journey to rescue her beloved and mysterious aunt. But the young and eager duo are soon in way over their heads - for the two intrepid adventurers are going where even the Assassins' Guild itself is powerless to save them... (from the back cover of the Roc Book first edition)