Elan is an exceptional young thief who is drawn into a plot which will shake the Empire to its foundations. The extreme limits of both her skills and her intellect are tested as she finds a path through the intrigues and plots around her. Survival is only one of her worries as she must chose sides.
But Elan is not to be underestimated. She has unusual resources and makes surprising allies as she seeks to change the destiny of the Emperor.