The Scottish Highlands, where a race of everlasting beings has lived parallel to mortal man for millennia, until the steady fall of mankind draws them out, into the occasional battle, into view once again. The first book in the Heartfire Series, Hidden Jewel is the story of Ailill~ The beautiful, fiery Princess of the Realm. The ultimate prodigal child, the tiny Highland warrior has mastered each task set for her since birth, has been molded into the ideal future Queen of the Fae. Destined to rule the Fae as well as their mortal counterparts, all of whom share the same ancient Celtic bloodlines, Ailill must overcome a great many obstacles along the way. Tiernan, the firstborn Prince of Alba, has captured her heart but Ailill soon learns that she is destined for much more, that she must cross over the mystical barriers of time and that her heart Must be divided to save her Tribe.