The Gothic-action masterpiece continues as Esther remembers the cold, cruel day when a heartless Dietrich betrayed her.  And now, among the flames, Radu is about to do the same to Ion...until Brother Petros and his Department of Inquisition arrive.  Weakened after his previous fight with Petros, Abel is just barely keeping himself under control and, as the battle rages, Esther may once again find herself betrayed by someone she trusted...