About the book: 2008 / ...The noble king of Morgravia Magnus died. His devoted military leader and childhood friend Thirsk also passed away. According to tradition, the throne of Magnus is to be taken by his heir, Prince Selimus, and the post of Thirsk - by his son Wil. However, something went wrong... Because the half-mad Selimus takes pleasure only in the torments and humiliations of others, and Wil increasingly wonders whether it is worth serving the cruel tyrant. Fate aimed her sword at the very heart of Morgravia. And its weapon will be the mysterious Gift-Curse, which the executed witch Mirren gave to Wil with her last breath…