In a single day of fire and death, Elinor finds herself set on a path which will take her into the Old Kingdom, into Terciel's life, and will embroil her in the struggle of the Abhorsens against the Dead who will not stay dead. The awaited new novel from bestselling Garth Nix, set in the much-loved Old Kingdom. A thrilling, atmospheric novel, featuring Sabriel's parents, Terciel and Elinor.