Equal parts fantastical and romantic, with an unforgettable protagonist to root for at its center, the beloved, magical Books of Bayern series from New York Times-bestselling author Hale returns with brand-new covers. n nIn this beloved third book in the Books of Bayern, from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale, Razo must become the unlikely hero his country needs. n nRazo has never considered himself anything but ordinary--and certainly not a great soldier. So hes sure its out of pity that his captain asks him to join an elite mission escorting the ambassador into Tira, Bayerns greatest enemy. n nBut when the Bayern arrive in the strange southern country, its Razo who discovers the first dead body. He is also the only Bayern able to befriend the right people--potential allies who can provide information about the ever-increasing murders--like the beautiful Lady Dasha. If Razo can embrace his talents, he might be the only one who can get the Bayern soldiers home alive. n nThe third book in master storyteller Shannon Hales beloved Books of Bayern series is equal parts fantastical and romantic, with an unforgettable protagonist to root for at its center.n