As Hitler engulfs the Fatherland, imprisoned Count Ulric von Bek agrees to relinquish his family's black sword to the Nazis. Left for dead, he is rescued by a mysterious Englishman and a woman named Oona, the Dreamthief's daughter. Journeying with them to a strange world, he meets his counterpart, the albino Elric, last sorcerer-king of Melnibone. Ulric and Elric must become one hero to save the entire Multiverse. (June)