Will and his apprentice Maddie, are in Toscana to help with negotiation between the Toscano and the married. When a scout brings word that their old enemies the Temujai are moving into Toscana, Will and Maddie leap into action, knowing that am Temujai advance Is always bad news. To have any kind of chance, Will must convince another former foe, the Genovesans, to contribute cross bowmen to the fight - but the mercenary Genovesans require payment. A trap is set for the Temujai in the valley of Sorato, but can Will and his uneasy new allies make sure the Temujai fall for it?
