Count Seymour spent two years in the castle, avoiding meeting his enemy. During that time, the Society of Artifacts connected to him was drawn into the center of scandals. But in Landerine there appeared an elusive double of the count, and James needs to return to the city. Mysterious Jane Stanley arrives with him—a woman detective. Perhaps she came because of an investigation, but it may also be connected to the announcement of Richard Cavendish’s engagement.