In this award-winning trilogy, now in one volume, the Dark Kingdom is preparing itself for the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy with the arrival of a new Queen. As three sworn enemies begin a ruthless game of politics and intrigue, magic and betrayal, the destiny of an entire world is at stake. Includes a new Introduction by the author. nFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Novels of the Others comes the award-winning Black Jewels trilogy--Daughter of the Blood, Heir to the Shadows, and Queen of the Darkness--together in one volume for the first time n nAnne Bishops critically-acclaimed Black Jewels Trilogy is the saga of one young womans destiny played out against the backdrop of three powerful realms... nSeven hundred years ago, a Black Widow witch saw an ancient prophecy come to life in her web of dreams and visions. n n Now the Dark Kingdom readies itself for the arrival of its Queen, a Witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell himself. But she is still young, still open to influence--and corruption. n n Whoever controls the Queen controls the darkness. Three men--sworn enemies--know this. And they know the power that hides behind the blue eyes of an innocent young girl. And so begins a ruthless game of politics and intrigue, magic and betrayal, where the weapons are hate and love--and the prize could be terrible beyond imagining... n nIncludes an Introduction by Anne Bishop nn