A Masque created by ancient majics comes to light, one capable of transforming the wearer into the form of another. Xavier Gaines is employed by the Sybellines to steal it before harm can come from its use, though he never has the chance. Its owner, Count Milado, dies in mysterious circumstances and the Masque has disappeared once again.
While the surviving royals struggle for control of the Milado estates, a troop of mercenaries, an opportunistic sailor along with a lone wizard find their way into the intrigue. As Xavier struggles to discover the whereabouts of the Masque, deeper plots are unearthed that suggest the Masque hasn’t vanished at all, but central to a plot involving kingdoms.
Nothing and no one is as it seems.
Trade Paperback - 294 pages