In this thirteenth book of the New York Times best-selling Redwall epic, Brian Jacques brings to life an adventure-filled new tale, featuring the most unlikely of companions-Dotti, a brazen young haremaid, and the badger Lord Brocktree, a fearsome warrior. Together, the two embark on a perilous journey to Salamadastron, the legendary mountain of the badger lords, which is under siege by the vicious wildcat Ungatt Trunn and his infamous Blue Hordes. IT is only Brocktree, with the help of the spirited Dotti, who can save them and take back the mountain that is rightfully theirs, restoring peace to the Redwall lands.

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These are the days of Ungatt Trunn! Where did they come from, the myriad hordes of vile vermin, conquering all before them in the name of the Wildcat Warlord Ungatt Trunn and his army large enough to make the earth tremble and the stars to fall from the sky!

Ungatt Trunn's target is Salamandastron, fabled mountain fortress of hares and Badger Lords. Sadly depleted of young hares, the fortress and its ancient Badger leader Lord Stonepaw are left with an elderly contingent to face the wrath of Trunn's seemingly invincible hordes.

But Lord Brocktree is coming! The young Warrior who is to succeed his father Lord Stonepaw is already abroad in the land, stalking Ungatt Trunn's dreams. On his long trek toward destiny Brocktree must raise an army to save Salamandastron. A young haremaid, Dorothea Duckfontein Dillworth, alias Dottie, becomes Brocktree's companion and ally. She is trim, well-mannered, and totally convinced of her own fatal beauty.

Brakoe Bigbones is the wily and unscrupulous Hare King whom Dottie must defeat in order to gain command of a legion of fighting hares -- a daunting task! Although Dottie and Brocktree face many odds and setbacks they nonetheless follow the difficult road that leads to a mighty reckoning at Salamandastron.

Brain-teasing Quests, rib-tickling Riddles, and mouth-watering Feasts overflow the pages in this hair-raising yarn, culminating in a roaring battle between Good and Evil. Meet old friends and new; learn of the creation the famed Long Patrol; sing the warrior songs and enjoy their poems around the campfires of the legendary Badger Lord Brocktree!

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