Janys Tyne has always worked on the Atruan elections - as did her mother before her. Newcomer, Sennon Tyrril might just change everything. His language skills are near-perfect, but Janys senses that he's not all he appears to be. Yet, his charm prompts her to educate him, not knowing that simply getting closer to him could put her in the most danger she's ever faced. And what is it about Ursula Bear anyway?!