Lief, Barda and Jasmine are on an important mission to save the land of Deltora from the evil Shadow Lord. They must find all seven stones from the magic belt of Deltora. The have already found the golden topaz, but now they mus travel through the region ruled by the monster-soceress Thaegan to find the second stone.

"First American edition, April 2001" -- T.p. verso.

The bridge -- Three questions -- Truth and lies -- Rescue -- Terror -- Nij and Doj -- Shocks -- Eyes wide open -- Stepping stones -- Quick thinking -- To Raladin -- Music -- The Lake of Tears -- Soldeen -- The sorceress -- Fight for freedom.