After the terrible revelation that Ouck is the heir to the crown of the Fairyland, Jude must keep her brother safe. To do this, she has "tied" the ruthless King Cardan to her and has become the power behind the throne.

Managing the constantly changing political alliances would be difficult even if she could easily control Cardan. However, he does everything in his power to humiliate and belittle her, even though he seems to admire her.

When it becomes clear that someone close to Jude wants to betray her, threatening not only her life but also the lives of those she loves, she must uncover the traitor and combat her own complicated feelings in order to maintain control as a mortal in a world of fairy creatures.

The books in the "The Wind's Generation" series: The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King.