It’s 1831, and Lady Gwendolyn Crichton continues to be appointed Royal Sorceress following tragic events referred to as the Swing. Although unleashed from the rebel master magician Jack in struggle with Gwen’s coach Master Thomas, the popular press securely laid the blame at your feet from the French. Now alone at the top of the Royal University of Sorcerers, Gwen must get over prejudice against her gender and age group if she is to workout her expert and fulfill her responsibilities.

Soon an unexpected about The Great Game responsibility is made manifest when Sir Travis Mortimer, a senior magician lately returned from India, is found murdered inside a locked space. Gwen is required to investigate, but before long her inquiries business lead her into a internet of intrigue that combines international politics, common aristocratic blackmail, gaming dens, and personal vendettas. Should she believe obvious proof that Mortimer betrayed his country, or is usually she being manipulated to maintain her from the truth? Who are able to she really trust? Is a name or well-known acclaim a valid basis for trust? Quickly, a number of the more unsavory aspects of the case get dangerously close to home, which means Gwen must make hard decisions and have difficult queries of her own family members.