About the book: 2021 / At the beginning of time, in the mythical city of Umma, a progressive royal couple holds power, intending to pass the throne to their son through marriage to the decorative heiress of the dynasty. But the ambitious military leader Arvium believes that he is much better suited to the role of elected ruler. And the powerful priestess Lahama fears for the secret knowledge of her temple, which could disappear in the emerging power struggle.