The Dark Kingdom is preparing itself for the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy—the arrival of a new Queen, a Witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell himself. But this new ruler is young, and very susceptible to influence and corruption; whoever controls her controls the Darkness. And now, three sworn enemies begin a ruthless game of politics and intrigue, magic and betrayal, and the destiny of an entire world is at stake.

Enough time has passed for the young girl Jaenelle, heir to the magical Darkness. 
Her physical wounds have healed while amnesia keeps her frightening memories at bay. 
But with Saetan--a Black-Jewelled Warlord Prince and Jaenelle's foster father to protect her, she will continue to grow. 
Her magic will mature. 
Her memories will return. 
And Jaenelle will face her destiny when she remembers Daemon, Saetan's son, who made the ultimate sacrifice for her love.

It began with the mystery of Daughter of the Blood . It continued with the magic of Heir to the Shadows . Now, the stunning conclusion to the The Black Jewels Trilogy . Praise for the Black Jewels Trilogy : "Fascinating... One of the most eagerly awaited conclusions to a trilogy."-- The Romance Reader "Darkly mesmerizing...fascinatingly different...worth checking out."-- Locus "Lavishly sensual...a richly detailed world."-- Library Journal "Intense...erotic, violent, and imaginative. This one is white-hot."-- Nancy Kress "So rich, so lush...so dark and compelling."-- American Bookseller "Fabulous...a uniquely realized fantasy...Ms. Bishop holds us spellbound." (four and a 1/2 stars)-- Romantic Times