The Gambler's Fortune: Juliet E. McKenna

Book III of Einarinn. Livak has a gambler's instinct and a nose for profit - she knows how to play the odds. She's decided it's time to stop fighting other peoples' battles and use her new connections with powerful mages and princes to her advantage. With the threat of the evil Elietimm ever-present, she knows that knowledge of their ancient magic would be of great value to the Archmage and Messire D'Olbriot. By locating those who hold the secrets to Artifice first, Livak will hold the key to untold riches...Cover art by Geoff Taylor.