The warrior's bond af Juliet E. McKenna (Bog)

Fantasy-roman

Ryshad is a Chosen man, sworn to protect his master's House from all threats, and at all costs. When Temar, sole surviving nobleman from the House of D'Alsennin, arrives on the mainland, Ryshad is ordered to be his aide. Together they must attend the summer solstice festival, where Temar hopes to gather the support needed to rebuild his distant colony. But the tasks of a Chosen man are never simple as the distinction between good and evil becomes dangerously blurred, the threat of Elietimm magic persists, Ryshad's courage, resourcefulness and loyalty will be cruelly tested.