Darkspire Conspiracy - Joseph C. Chaput

The village of Heiðrrán was tiny, isolated and hardly ever drew attention from the outside world. But there was something special about it, for it had ten years ago had the honour of having the daughter of the finest fisher-woman in the village sent off to foster with the local Jarl.

That was twelve years ago, and now that daughter, Sigrún has returned. Bringing with her wealthy gifts from the Jarl, with the celebration welcoming her home ruined by an unexpected, sepulchral figure and the unexpected murder of the Jarl Helgi (her foster-father).

Now Sigrún and her family and friends, must embark on a whirlwind quest, of passion, vengeance and valour all to save the kingdom of Norvech and to defy the most wicked figure in the history of the kingdom, who lies within the mysterious and previously thought lost Darkspire.