The Icemark Chronicles #1: The Cry of the Icemark

A brave girl must defy an empire to save her homeland in a sweeping fantasy that combines breathless action with richly-imagined characters. After the death of her beloved father headstrong princess Thirrin Freer Strong-In-The-Arm becomes warrior queen of her homeland Icemark defending it from a formidable invader. Despite Thirrins bravery and the support of Oskan the Witchs son the task proves more difficult than Thirrin ever dreamed. She must assemble a force to rival her opponent. And in the chill winter of Icemark she only has until spring to unite the strange beasts and frightening creatures who live just outside her country. Ultimately it is Thirrins vision and determination that will see her through to victory.