Tamalaine has been officially reinstated, and she and Arachlin are preparing to return to Tirillae. But before they can begin, they receive terrible news: Queen Kaeolinu has been poisoned by Sybrielle, who declares herself queen and publicly blames the assassination on Laine. Aided by the dragons and the Five Valleys division, Arachlin must help Laine clear her name and take her rightful place.
