Kahlan has at lastgained the one goal she had always thought was beyond her grasp...love. Against all odds, the ancient bonds of secret oaths, and the dark talents of men long dead, Richard has won her heart.

Amid sudden and disastrous events, Richard's life is called due to satisfy those treacherous oaths. To save his life, Kahlan must forsake Richard's love and cast him into the chains of slavery, knowing there could be no sin worse than such a betrayal.

Richard is determined to unlock the secrets bound in the magic of ancient oaths and to again be free. Kahlan, alone with the terrible truth of what she has done, must set about altering the course of a world thrown into war. But even that may be easier than ever winning back the heart of the only man she will ever love.

Sending to AppaloosaTB to help clear my shelf before moving.
Danesnboxers

Thanks so much, Danes! I'm looking forward to re-reading this series (I'm expecting "Wizard's First Rule" in audiocassette from PBS any day now...).

I'll post again when I get through this. I really loved the whole series the first time through (and felt it actually got BETTER as it progressed, which is unusual).