Although somewhat removed from the court at King's Landing, the Sunspear of House Martell wields its influence like a patiently coiled viper. It waits, watches, chooses its moments, then strikes with sudden, shocking speed. Although one of the deadliest warriors afoot, Prince Oberyn Martell's political machinations are not to be undervalued, nor those of his daughters, the infamous "Sand Snakes." Obara, Nymeria, Tyene, and Elia Sand manipulate their enemies both on and off the battlefield with their father's same lethal precision. And Prince Oberyn's loyal ally Harmen Uller is always ready to raise his blade in House Martell's service. —description from the publisher