When Arana was accused of stealing the great treasure of the kingdom of Kaylar, her innocence was never the question. Her accusers had no great reputation for mercy or understanding. But her problems are more than simply fleeing from the implacable soldiers of Kaylar. For their treasure was indeed stolen - by a woman who wears her face and form. As her flight takes her ever farther, person after person begins to believe that her death is necessary. She must find her way in an ever-expanding web of falsehood and truth. Before she destroys everything.