The Seanchan invasion force is in possession of Ebou Dar. Nynaeve,
Elayne and Aviendha head for Caemlyn and Elayne's rightful throne, but
on the way they discover an enemy much worse than the Seanchan.
In Illian, Rand vows to throw the Seanchan back as he did once before,
although signs of madness are appearing among the Ashaman.
In Ghealdan, Perrin faces the intrigues of Whitecloaks, Seanchan invaders, the scattered Shaido Aiel and the Prophet himself. Perrin's beloved wife, Faile, may pay with her life, and Perrin himself may have to destroy his soul to save her. Meanwhile, the rebel Aes Sedai under their young Amyrlin, Egwene AI' Vere face an army that intends to keep them away from the White Tower. But Egwene is determined to unseat the
usurper Elaida and reunite the Aes Sedai. She does not yet understand
the price that others and she herself will pay.
