About the book: 2008 / ...The noble king of Morgravia Magnus died. His devoted military leader and childhood friend Thirsk also passed away. The paternal throne went to Prince Selimus, and the post of Thirsk to his son Wil. However, Selimus is a cruel tyrant who takes pleasure in the torment and humiliation of others, and Wil Thirsk, who does not intend to serve as an instrument in the hands of such a ruler, quickly falls out of favor. He flees, pursued by Selimus' hired killers. And his only hope for salvation is the mysterious Gift-Curse, which the executed witch Mirren gave him with her last breath. The prophecy says: Wil will one day overthrow Selimus from the throne, sit on the throne of Morgravia and take the widow of his enemy, Queen Valentine, as his wife. But how will this prophecy come true if so far he, who has just learned to control his gift, is on the verge of death, and Selimus has both strength and power on his side??..