"A Jean Karl book."

Sequel to: Wolf-speaker.

Publishers vary.

When she is sent as part of the delegation from Tortall to negotiate a peace treaty with Carthak, fifteen-year-old Daine must use her powers to communicate with animals for more than healing the Carthak emperor's dying birds.

Fifteen-year-old Daine, who is seemingly blessed with the ability to heal animals, is sent to Cathak as part of a peace treaty delegation from Tortall. But she begins to sense evil beneath the glamour of wealth and simultaneously discovers that her own magic is evolving again, this time giving her powers both immense and frightening.

Daine must confront a powerful leader in this third book of the Immortals series, featuring an updated cover for longtime fans and fresh converts alike, and including an all-new afterword from Tamora Pierce. When Daine is sent to Carthak as part of a Tortallan peace delegation, she finds herself in the middle of a sticky political situation. She doesnt like the Carthaki practice of keeping slaves, but its not her place to say anythingshes only there to heal the emperors birds. Her worries only expand once she learns that her own power has grown in a dark and mysterious way. As the peace talks stall, Daine puzzles over Carthaks two-faced Emperor Ozorne. How can he be so caring with his birds, and so cruel to his people? Daine is sure hes planning somethinga terrible, power-hungry scheme. And she knows that she must fight this powerful Emperor Mage; the life of her beloved teacher is at risk.