Ryker is moving up in the world. Not only has he taken up residence in Lesser Frogmore and developed more than friendly relationship with the Duchess, he has also acquired the Tabard and a warehouse heretofore owned by the man who employes him.
Joelle employes Beth in seeking news of Ryker's father based on the slim threads of information Ryker had from his mother and a note found in locket.
Mountford found himself an immediate favorite of the Queen and is now installed at Court and continues to curry favor. A quick trip back to the Tabard to take Beth on a buying spree allows her to enlist his aid in her search for Ryker's father.
Meanwhile, the pretty Princess seems to be yearning for someone as well as awaiting the arrival of her shipment of horses and the Crellin household has just returned from laying to rest Xerces' father and brother. His mother is anxious to marry him off, but who might be a suitable bride?
Newly arrived on the scene is Sophia, a lost soul among so many in the streets of London. Will anyone come to her rescue???