There are two kinds of people in Marlenia: those who are loyal to the Frostfire family, and those who pretend their world has not been turned upside down.

Everyone believes Kiera Driscoll is dead. Only her friends know the Violet Fox is alive, because they're in hiding with her deep in Feenagh Forest.

Prince Keegan Tramore, who married Kiera in secret, faces a far worse fate. Cursed to slumber eternally, Keegan has been captured by the powerful Frostfire family. The curse is spreading, only affecting those born on the surface. Worse, the Frostfires pin the blame on the Freetors and persecute them relentlessly-a nightmare for Kiera, who wants all Marlenians to live in harmony. Difficult, now that the Frostfires and their Northern allies-including Kiera's bitter enemy, Lady Dominique Castillo-have usurped Keegan's rightful throne.

There is one hope: the Emerald Cloth, an artefact with legendary healing properties. Although Kiera swore she'd never seek another artefact again, she will do anything to protect her people. The Frostfires seek the cure as well-and they'll go to great lengths to prevent it from falling into Kiera's hands.

Whatever the cost, Kiera must free Keegan and her people from the magic-induced slumber before the kingdoms succumb to the curse of the Silver Spear.