Raised in America, Michael Karl learns at eighteen that he is heir to the throne of Morvania, a Balkan kingdom threatened by revolution and by the sinister Werewolf, a mountain marauder of more than human reputation whoe followers may be less than human. The moment he arrives in Morvania, Michael Karl is plunged into seething plot and counterplot, and deadly danger. His death would greatly benefit some very powerful adversaries. Michael embarks on a desperate, thrilling scheme. If it succeeds, the future of Morvania will be changed for the good. If it fails, Michael will die. . .