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""Claire and her people have wandered for years, searching for a new home away from their drought-stricken origins. Just when they find what seems like the perfect location, theres a little catch. Someones already living there, and they dont want to share...not without a price being paid. The native Veest will allow Claires people to settle on the condition that one of their most beautiful girls marries the son of the Veest chieftain. Claire knows shes not the most attractive (or even the third or fourth most attractive) but she is the only one willing. After all, its her father that's being held hostage until they come up with a bride. And the fact that her betrothed Kajus is a shapeshifter? That cant be so bad either, because surely he wont be in animal form ALL the time. Unfortunately, Claire is only half right. Kajus is considered unusual even among the Veest, and its for a reason that is very hard to overlook..."--Back cover of print version.