When a mysterious murder threatens the safety of her consort's ancestors, Gwen must decide whether or not to lend aid to Aoife's people. What seems straightforward at first, becomes a nightmare for Gwen as she struggles for control of her mind and body, leaving her identity lost, at least for now. Aoife, too, finds a struggle of her own as the interwoven schemes of regents and nobles threatens her own legitimacy as a leader.
When a mysterious murder threatens the safety of her consort's ancestors, Gwen must decide whether or not to lend aid to Aoife's people. What seems straightforward at first, becomes a nightmare for Gwen as she struggles for control of her mind and body, leaving her identity lost, at least for now. Aoife, too, finds a struggle of her own as the interwoven schemes of regents and nobles threatens her own legitimacy as a leader.