Philo investigates the murder of his childhood headmaster. Vignette ingratiates herself into the Black Raven. Imogen hatches a plan to help her brother. Breakspear goes on the offensive with Longerbane.

Lovers Philo and Vignette risk their lives to help the oppressed Faefolk of Carnival Row.

When Philo plots to challenge Jonah's hereditary claim to the Chancellorship, Vignette intervenes.