Moiraine and the others are stuck in Falme since the Whitecloaks refuse to give up on searching for hidden Seanchan, the Dragon Reborn, and a young man from the Two Rivers. They try to hide under the citizens of Falme by helping at the infirmary. But Lanfear is still alive and wants revenge on a certain Cairhien woman who tried to kill her. What will her revenge look like? What plans does she have for Moiraine?