Six years ago, the Vaichaisin conquered Raven Almonyhr's homeland. Six years ago, he and his people surrendered and were forced into slavery. Six years ago, the dragons disappeared, and no one knows why.In ancient times, the faeries created the soul-key, the Bone Harp, as a means to bridge their land and the land of mortals. Throughout the ages it has chosen all who would use it; and none of them have met happy endings. Now the harp has chosen Raven to be its keeper . . .