In the wake of their first case, Detective Kaivel Mortzeel and Arcanist Tal’avera Liwood find themselves the subject of another investigation. Under the watchful eyes of the Azure Spire, mage hunters for the crown, Kaivel and Tal’avera seek to uncover the secrets of ancient scrolls and hidden magics. But all that can wait, there’s a party to attend! Guests of honour at the Duchess’s Harvest Gala, the pair celebrate with lords and ladies, ambassadors and aristocrats, where it turns out not everything is as it seems. A new case and some new acquaintances, what could possibly go wrong?