*Book 2 of the Niobe Trilogy* Though Niobe loyally supported her brother Pelops through the difficult first years of his kingship, she rebels when he tries to arrange her betrothal to further his own ambitions. For Niobe has fallen in love with a Theban musician, Amphion, who possesses remarkable talent despite his lowly upbringing. And when the political machinations of Dirke - the ruthless wife of the Theban regent - lead to war, Niobe and Amphion take steps that will decide the future of Hellas.