The 'Dark' Carpathian Series: Book 16. Born into a world of ice, slave to her evil father, Lara Calladine knew paralysing fear as a child. Only by escaping with her mysterious gifts unbroken did she survive to claim her great Carpathian heritage as a Dragonseeker. She walked her chosen path alone, trusting no one. For beyond the frozen hall of her youth was a world of even greater mystery and danger. New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan has thrilled legions of fans with her seductive, sensual Dark Carpathian tales.