A sequel to 'The Sorcerer's Trap', this story is about Sarba, daughter of Lord Cozuman, the High Sorcerer of the Yadu, who hates and fears the Xerappan people whose land the Yadu have taken.
But as Sarba meets Yadu people who are sympathetic to the Xerappans, she is led to question the present situation and, eventually, to change her allegiances.