Rycroft “Philo” Philostrate investigates “Unseelie Jack”, a mysterious assailant with a grudge against the fae. Vignette Stonemoss barely escapes Tirnanoc with her life and arrives in The Burgue looking for a fresh start. Imogen Spurnrose meets her new neighbor. In Parliament, the fight over the critch heats up.

While Philo investigates the murders of the Black Raven’s leaders, Vignette plots revenge.

Philo races to stop Vignette’s revenge before the Black Raven spark even worse violence.