"It started with poison and rebellion. It continues with war and witchcraft. The deadly siege of Silasta woke the ancient spirits, and now the city-state must find its place in this new world of magic. But people and politics are always treacherous, and it will take all of Jovan and Kalina's skills as proofer and spy to save the city-state when witches and assassins turn their sights to domination. Poison was only the beginning."--dust jacket.