Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg.

After many years of peace, a queen prepares for the birth of her first child, only to be forced to confront impending danger, as the Usurper once again threatens her city, while her husband and his army vanish into the wilderness.

Published
1997
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Mark Helprin

Mark Helprin (born 1947) is an award-winning American novelist, journalist and conservative commentator.