Ildri is a simple, loquacious girl. She's not looking for adventure and excitement, she is perfectly happy working in the kitchen at her beloved Wildwood and falling in love with her handsome stablehand Saul. She doesn't much like leaving the castle, especially at night, but she's willing to go to get lengths to please her beloved. However, instead of finding a romantic encounter, Ildri finds Saul in a deadly fight with a terrifying foe. Saul is killed and Ildri is swept away from everything that brings her comfort. Final book in my completed Wizards and Warlocks Trilogy. Ildri's book could probably be read alone, but I recommend you start at the beginning.