A lost girl and a blind boy are connected by love and the magic of runes in a new Scandinavian fantasy from the author of the novel "The First Daughter," Amy Harmon. The cold sea washed orphaned Gisla onto the gloomy shores of Seilok. She was doomed to perish if not found by a mysterious inhabitant of a coastal cave. Her savior was the blind boy Höd, who inherited the name of a god. Thus, they became bound not only by fate but also by the magic of runes. When Gisla sings, Höd can see. Neither time nor distance can separate them, even when Gisla is forced to become a daughter of the temple and submit to the ruthless king, and Höd's destiny is predetermined by an ancient prophecy. Amid wars and intrigues, Gisla and Höd fight against the whole world. What sacrifices will they have to make to overcome the forces ready to destroy the bond between their souls?