Elaine Cunningham has been wandering with the dark elves of Faerûn for some time but likes to think it hasn't seriously affected her personality. She has also written popular Forgotten Realms series, including Songs & Swords and Counselors & Kings. She is the author of the New York Times-bestselling Star Wars novel Dark Journey. She lives in New England with her husband and sons. Learn more about her at www.elainecunningham.com.

When a distant family secret threatens the Harpers and the city of Waterdeep, it falls to one rogue agent to save them all

A new Zhentarim threat lurks in the shadows of Waterdeep and all is not well in the City of Splendors. The roguish Harper agent Bronwyn Caradoon-a part-time adventurer with knowledge of ancient texts and lore and a penchant for counterfeit jewels-is challenged with a quest that becomes deeply personal.

For the good of the city, Bronwyn is sent by Archmage Khelben Arunsun on a mission to meet her long-lost father and reclaim her bloodline's dangerous heritage. She uncovers a family secret that threatens to destroy not only Bronwyn, but the Harpers themselves-and thus learns of the deep connection between her people and all of the races in the realms.
Thornhold is the fourth book in the Song & Sword series and the sixteenth book in the Harpers series.