
Eighteen years ago, Willow Linden's twin sister, Luna Linden, was jealous that Willow's husband, Rhys Lancaster, became Top Scholar. Luna poisoned Willow's throat, making her mute, stole one of her children, broke his limbs, and blinded her. Luna took her place. Eighteen years later, Willow brings her daughter, Vera Lancaster, to the Capital, hoping to find justice.