"Talli is a Summoner: a nearly extinct people, hunted by those who fear their mysterious powers. As a baby, she was adopted by Lord Borin, and all was well for many years . . . But one day, their castle is sacked by Borin's rival, Lord Ulric. Talli escapes in the chaos and darkness with the help of the noble (some might say too noble) knight Sir Alan. With Ulric's forces hot on her heels, Talli and Alan keep one step ahead, gathering a motley crew...

"On the run from the ruthless forces of Lord Ulric and Captain Nina who seek the extermination of the magical women known as Summoners, Princess Talli and her motley crew of companions find themselves cut off from their chosen route of escape and forced to traverse the deadly Forbidden Forest. Can Talli and her team make it to the other side without getting eaten by wild animals? Will they find refuge in the kingdom of Lady Sybbyl? And can Talli perfect...