The seventy-eight princes who've gone before Kendal failed miserably. Now he has been crowned the seventy-ninth prince, and must find the River Monster's daughter before the grieving mother completely poisons the land with her unending tears.

"Patricia White rewards the fantasy fan with unsurpassed tales of depth and strength of characterization . . . White has the ability to create a masterful, though disliked character, with the same flair that she creates her remarkable heroes. I took great pleasure in the foolishness of the prince who was victim of his own weaknesses, even to the point of foolish blindness and childishness. White's voice reveals power and magic with a stately flair seldom matched, and must not be missed.

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