In the Ages of Chaos, many strange gifts were developed in the Domains of Darkover. One of the most dangerous was the gift of Dorilys, Heir to Aldaran. She can call on lightening, tapping the electromagnetic potential of the entire planet. Hence the title Stormqueen!.

Her power can kill, and her control is poor. So her father requests a leronis come from a Tower to help teach her control before her gift destroys her. It's no easy task. Dorilys is spoiled and feared by most in the castle.

Stormqueen focuses on the problems inherent in the breeding program that the Domains of that time relied upon so heavily. No laran family escapes unscathed, as is noted in the story. Children die of threshold sickness, gifts go out of control, and the desire for power is strong. 

Fans of Darkover are likely to enjoy Stormqueen quite a bit. It's an excellent story with a true ethical dilemma... many dilemmas, in fact, that must be dealt with throughout the story.