In the third book of the Nebula Awardânominated Arcadia Project series, which New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire called âexciting, inventive, and brilliantly plotted,â Millie Roper has to pull off two impossible heistsâwith the fate of the worlds in the balance.
Three months ago, a rift between agents in London and Los Angeles tore the Arcadia Project apart. With both fey Courts split down the middleâhalf supporting London, half LAâLondon is putting the pieces in place to quash the resistance. But due to an alarming backslide in her mental health, new LA agent Mille Roper is in no condition to fight.
When Londonâs opening shot is to frame Millieâs partner, Tjuan, for attempted homicide, Millie has no choice but to hide him and try to clear his name. Her investigation will take her across the pond to the heart of Arcadia at the mysterious and impenetrable White Rose palace. The key to Tjuanâs freedomâand to the success of the revolutionâis locked in a vault under the fey Queenâs watchful eye. Itâs up to Millie to plan and lead a heist that will shape the future of two worldsâall while pretending that she knows exactly what sheâs doingâŚ