Alternate cover edition for ISBN 9780007550227 For all editions see here Betrayed by his family and left for dead prince Yarvi reluctant heir to a divided kingdom has vowed to reclaim a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty chains and the bitter waters of the shattered sea itself - all with only one good hand. Born a weakling in the eyes of a hard cold world he cannot grip a shield or swing an axe so has sharpened his mind to a deadly edge. Gathering a strange fellowship of the outcast he finds they can help him more than any noble could. Even so Yarvi's path may end as it began - in twists traps and tragedy.
