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It is the end of the Iron Age and the Romans have invaded Britain. The druids have prophesied the birth of the Star Dancer, who will bring hope in the midst of despair. Desperate to find the boy, to train him in war-craft and druidry, they ignore the birth of Tegen, an insignificant girl.

As she grows, her wild, untutored magic attracts two arch-enemies: the scheming Gorgans, who longs to be the Star Dancer himself, and Derowen, a malicious witch with dark powers.

With the help of Griff, her ‘half head’ foster-brother, Tegen begins her training as the Star Dancer and a druid of the Winter Seas, but she is tricked into poisoning Gilda, the kindly midwife who believed in her from the moment of her birth. Tegen’s confidence is further crushed when Gorgans steals the green silk shawl that she believes holds her magical powers.

Derowen and Gorgans raise a demon to finally destroy Tegen. But instead, it becomes the catalyst for Tegen to grow into her full inheritance...