The rulers’ family secrets are skeletons in a closet that’s about to fall apart—but especially so right after a coup d’état. The former bastard, Destan Hot, who suddenly (though by accident) became the heir of the House, managed to unravel the mystery of the family artifacts. But not the mystery of his own origin and his father’s death. That’s why Sir Destan becomes the target of blackmail. Love or the honor of the Great House? A marriage of convenience or quiet happiness in the wilderness, and who cares? The defeated capitals of three enclaves joined together in hatred of the usurper. Frigame, Naraburu, and Chihuano need a leader. And Destan catches the eye of a princess from the southern House. The wedding will happen! And other events the reader absolutely doesn’t expect—having already gotten acquainted with the series “The Great Houses of the Desert.” The second book will surprise you.