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But only a liveship can negotiate the perilous waters of the Rain Wild River, and liveships are hard to come by. They quicken only when three family members from successive generations have died upon their deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe liveship Vivacia is about to undergo her quickening: Althea Vestrit waits for the ship that she loves more than anything in the world to awaken. But her dream of taking her father’s place at Vivacia’s helm is not to be, for her family have other plans...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the dark, charming pirate Kennit also lusts after such a ship. 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Held captive on board, Wintrow Vestrit finds himself competing with Kennit for Vivacia’s love as the ship slowly acquires her own bloodlust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeagues away, Althea Vestrit has found a new home aboard the liveship Ophelia, but she lives only to reclaim the Vivacia, and with her friend, Brashen, she plans a dangerous rescue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile in Bingtown, the fading fortunes of the Vestrit family lead Malta deeper into the magical secrets of the Rain Wild Traders. 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