Masques - Patricia Briggs

nExperience the fantasy and adventure of #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Brigg's first published novel--the thrilling start of the Sianim series... nAfter an upbringing of proper behavior and oppressive expectations, Aralorn fled her noble birthright for a life of adventure as a mercenary spy. But her latest mission involves more peril than she ever imagined.

n nAgents of Sianim have asked her to gather intelligence on the increasingly popular and powerful sorcerer Geoffrey ae'Magi. Soon Aralorn comes to see past the man's striking charisma--and into a soul as corrupt and black as endless night. And few have the will to resist the sinister might of Geoffrey and his minions.

n nSo Aralorn, aided by her enigmatic companion, Wolf, join the growing rebellion against the ae'Magi. But in a war against an enemy armed with the powers of illusion, how do you know who the true enemy is--or where he will strike next?n