An international bestseller: David Gemmell Legend Award 2009 for Best Fantasy Novel. Geralt of Rivia is not done with his wandering life as a monster slayer. Faithful to the rules of the cursed corporation of witchers, Geralt assumes his mission without failing in a hostile and corrupt world that leaves no room for hope. But the meeting with little Ciri, the Chosen Child, will give new meaning to the existence of this solitary hero. Will Geralt finally stop fleeing from death to face providence and uncover his true destiny?