Surviving the loss of her family, her home and her innocence was relatively easy. Surviving success is a far more difficult task. As a business owner, spy and assassin, Varani's life is far from sedate. Living proof that actions have consequences, she really should have known better than to pit herself against the leader of her people. However, as old rivalries intensify, the young elf finds herself pulled ever more into the role of reluctant politician. With an increasing number of distractions vying for her attention, Varani learns that her personal quest for vengeance is not the only one she must deal with.