Alizhan spent her life in service to Iriyat ha-Varensi as a mind-reading thief of secrets--until she uncovered Iriyat\'s crimes.
They pin their hopes on His Highness Prince Ilyr of Nalitzva, a man rumo.
Alizhan and her companion Ev leave the constant sun of their homeland to sail for the Nightward coast.
Alizhan has stolen a book that might prove Iriyat\'s guilt, if only someone could read its encoded text.
Possessed of both political and magical influence, Iriyat is almost untouchable.
Alizhan spent her life in service to Iriyat ha-Varensi as a mind-reading thief of secrets--until she uncovered Iriyat\'s crimes