Myrmeen Lhal, the seductive ruler of Arabel, becomes embroiled in a war against the Night Parade, a war in which the Harpers are her only allies. She must triumph against these creatures who live on fear and misery, no matter the cost. But once her forces are bolstered, prepared to fight, Myrmeen learns the forthcoming battle will be more personal than she ever imagined. For the monstrous band’s leaders have the daughter she thought dead fourteen years past.