Bragante, also known as the Firstborn, has grown elderly and weak, so shedecides to reveal the truth about her past to her granddaughter. She had apassion for books, and very early on felt the anguish of childbirth. Her elderstatus means she is responsible for educating the last-born, but she refuses toshield the child from the monstrosities that her father, the king, is known for.It is through unrelenting cunning that she might someday survive to take thethrone.

Exploring the origins of the Ogre Gods fantasy universe, thislatest (and final) volume in the series introduces Bragante, known as theFirstborn among the giants, and the last to survive childbirth to theincreasingly larger next generationShe has witnessed the evolution of herfamily and their increasing brutality, and vows to not let their wickedness passon to the most recent "last born". Her tale is full of woe and intrigue, as wellas strength, cunning, and conviction...

This internationally celebratedseries of dark fantasy tales have been described as Game of Thrones in aBrothers Grimm fairy tale, presented as if a Disney animated feature.