The first of four books from the fantasy world of Caperne. Triplets are born under the auspices of the alignment of the planets. King Wagmar lets his Queen die without physician's assistance because he wants to end the foretold prophesy. But fate protects the innocent and two of the children are spirited out of the castle and placed in homes. Kn'Dra grows up to secure the throne - but there is a catch - there are three of them. She has to accept the fact that she must work with strangers to secure a future for her kingdom.