Lief, Barda and Jasmine, searching for the seven lost gems of the magic
Belt of Deltora, have almost reached their goal. Six gems now gleam in
the Belt, but the last must be found before Deltora can be freed from
the tyranny of the evil Shadow Lord. The companions have faced many
terrors with strength and courage. Now they are about to meet dark
mysteries that strength and courage alone cannot defeat. If they fail,
their quest will be lost, and they will remain forever trapped in the
swirling mists of the Valley of the Lost.