Caina Amalas is the Ghost circlemaster of Istarinmul, the leader of the Emperor's spies in the city. She is a master of stealth and disguise, and seeks to find the legendary Staff and Seal of Iramis, mighty artifacts of sorcerous power, before her enemies claim them. A mysterious collector of ancient relics might have the answers she seeks. Or Caina's bones might gather dust in his collection forever...--Provided by publisher