A fabulous tale of romance and fantasy from the award-winning author of Across a Wine-Dark Sea. Deep beneath the ocean's surface lives a race of wondrous people. And although they have walked among the people of the land, their true natures remain separate and hidden--until an exquisite woman binds her destiny with that of a forbidden man. Twelve years after he rescued Rhea from a savage storm, Zhao, the Red Tiger, is reunited with the dark beauty who possesses the skills of ancient martial artists