The beloved fantasy classic from USA Today bestselling author Mindy Klasky.Alana wasn't ready to forfeit her carefree life as a village maiden, but the Great Tree chose her to be its honored woodsinger. Now, she communes daily with the Tree, conveying its ancient wisdom to her people on the Headland of Slaughter.Alas, even the Tree fails to recognize the threat when Duke Coren arrives from the mainland. Soon, two innocent children are kidnapped, carried off to distant Smithcourt for reasons unknown.Alana wastes no time provisioning a rescue party, giving them a treasured woodstar so she can observe and guide their progress. But a trio of fishermen is no match for a wily inland noble-especially one capable of manipulating the captured twins' emotions until they no longer want to be saved.What must Alana-and others-sacrifice to bring the children home?062920mkm