Mia and Adrienne continue their journey. Evorna’s alive with dread—on its streets a monster has appeared. A killer who doesn’t care about other people’s lives and destinies. She’s ready to bring death anywhere, everywhere, to anyone—as long as she gets paid. Lorenzo’s teaching of complicated merchantcraft is challenging, and for a moment she forgets nothing—especially not her love for Adrienne.
Unfortunately, he can’t propose to her, and the girl would never reciprocate. But what if…? Edann Francesco weaves intrigues. A love-struck prince fades at her feet. Oh, if only she could have a child—but what if God doesn’t give children? Then one must turn to the Devil. Adrienne lives calmly in Sibl-evaran. Calmly? An e(d)ann who ran away, an attempted murder, raiders—this province is far from quiet. But you have to live. Live with dignity. So that you fly, not crawl. Can the girls manage this? Who knows…