Book II of Tyrants and Kings. Prince Richius Vantran, the Jackal of Nar, has fled into exile with his wife Dyana and young daughter Shani. With the death of Arkus, Nar’s emperor, a new war is waged between the religious fanatics of Bishop Herrith who follow the Light of God and the ruthless followers of Count Biagio and his Black Renaissance.  Biagio has a grand plan to gain total power.  As for Vantran, Biagio’s most hated enemy, the count has another devious plan:  to strike at Vantran’s one weakness, his daughter. Cover art by Geoff Taylor.