In this fourth and last book of The Saga of the Dragon Born, banished Tristabé-airta must face the curse that was set upon her in her infancy-she must offer herself to a dragon's fire. Before she faces the dragon she must finish her training in magic and arms to fight the monsters escaping The Direlands and the dragon which is preying on dragon eggs and human families. Even if she accomplishes all this, Prince Mickrsoss, Heir of Allsongs, her former lover, has dreamed Tristabé-airta will return to wrest Allsongs from him for his choosing another for his bride. If Tristabé-airta dares challenge him in battle for Allsongs, he will fight her to the death. Although Tristabé-airta is prophesized to be Allsongs best defense, Mickross has dreamed true...