Fantasy fiction. Christine Starlight believes that her childhood friend, the strange Mayfridh, was murdered 25 years ago. But Mayfridh was abducted by a barren king and queen of a Germanic faeryland and has since succeeded to the throne of the Autumn Castle. When Mayfridh comes looking for her friend, she finds Christine's partner Jude first and falls instantly and madly in love with him. Will jealousy and secrets tear them all apart? Author is winner of the 1997 and 2000 Aurealis Award for Best Horror Novel and the 1997 Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel. Her previous titles include 'The Resurrectionists' and 'Angel of Ruin'.