The condemned man from cell XXVII is offered a deal by a wealthy client that he cannot refuse. His freedom, along with a hefty reward if he agrees to undertake an extraordinarily risky, if not impossible, mission on the spot: he must venture into the neighboring kingdom, teeming with angry and furious orcs, to rescue a young princess who is being held captive there. An exciting fantasy series by David Chauvel, brought to life in skillfully dynamic illustrations by Lereculey.