An international bestseller: David Gemmell Legend Award 2009 for Best Fantasy Novel. The kingdom of Cintra has been completely destroyed. Only little princess Ciri survived. As she tries to flee the capital, she crosses paths with Geralt of Rivia. Sensing exceptional gifts in the child, he leads her to Kaer Morhen, the witchers' lair. Initiated into the magical arts, Ciri quickly reveals her true nature and the extent of her powers. But the princess is in danger. A mysterious wizard is looking for him. He is ready to do anything to get hold of her and will not hesitate to threaten the witcher's friends to achieve his ends...