The ambassadress returns from the dragons’ realm, too sick to fly again. Iola might have a chance to take her place, but her rival, Tiagasa, was raised in a prince's palace. Tiagasa thrives on political intrigue and gossip, and her lover is about to become governor of the city.
Iola’s few friends and allies aren't much more savvy than she is. Still, they hope to persuade the new governor to make Iola ambassadress so that the temple cam be a true sanctuary of the dragons for a few years more.
Amelia Smith writes books, articles, and blog posts about one thing and another. In her spare time she cooks, cleans, chauffeurs, and acts as bookkeeper/scheduler for two children, an Irish swordmaker, a dog, some chickens, and a fat cat.