Within a world broken by an ancient civil war, skilled assassins will kill anyone for a price. Known as Lady Merciless, the greatest assassin in the Five Lands, Amethyst hides a terrible secret from the Coterie of Assassins that hold her in thrall - one that could mean her death. When she is falsely implicated in the murder of Aerba’s Crown Princess and the theft of their legendary Fire Opal, Amethyst is hunted down and captured by the princess’ brother, Valerian. Things only get worse when his ...