Lady Thrisiara of Maltiere had been forced to drop her title, move to the capital of Aistydil, Wellbrinne, and find her own way in life as a commoner. She had done very well, becoming a Detective in the Royal Police and distinguished in previous cases. She had a great friend in the Ambassador to Lady Kilthiae, Rianrielle, and that friend was married to her partner on the police force. Then a new crime spree changed everything. Her captain died under...