Newly knighted, Alanna of Trebond seeks adventure in the vast desert at the edge of Tortall in this third book in Tamora Pierceâs Margaret A. Edwards Awardâwinning young adult seriesânow with a new look!
After achieving knighthood, Alanna leaves the capital city to explore the desert near the kingdomâs borders. When the local Bazhir people discover her, they charge her with trespassing and sentence her to a duel to the death. But when Alanna wins, sheâs inducted into the tribeâand soon after, she becomes the tribeâs first female shaman.
Still, dire challenges lie ahead. Alanna must convince the Bazhir to change their ancient customs for their sake and for the sake of all Tortall.