In the ninth book of the series, Caterine has to face the treachery of a witch who, for a while, deprives her of the ability to be with her friends. The fairytale-teller goes to a distant island to find the last snake ring before the villain does. Kír is forced to make one of the hardest decisions in his life in order to save someone close to him.
Caterine becomes closely acquainted with the Great Raven, finds vampire tales, and solves the riddle of a potion made for an unknown creature. She must restore sight to Stepan, who was blinded because of Kasyey’s schemes, learn how to get into the Strange World, go on vacation with the Brown Wolf, hurry the northern wind—and determine what is truly important to her, not only in Lukomorye but in real life as well.