The Black Raven: Katharine Kerr

Book II of The Dragon Mage; Book X of Deverry. Lilli, newly apprenticed to dweomer, fought with her untried powers to save her beloved Prince Maryn from evil. Centuries later, in the city of Cerr Cawnen, the old evil awakens yet again when the sorceress Raena schemes to destroy Rhodry Maelwaedd, her bitter enemy in life after life. Her malice will draw the intervention of astral powers and unleash the rage of Rhodry's guardian dragon. Only another untried dweomer can buy safety for the city and the beserker himself - but only at a fearsome price. Cover art by Paul Youll.