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Isaveth earns a scholarship to an elite magical school, where she's snubbed and bullied due to her commoner status and "Moshite" religious background. Best friend Esmond enlists Isaveth's help to foil his brother's persecutory political schemes, but they run into old and new problems in the process. This sequel to A Pocket Full of Murder offers another successful blend of magic, mystery, and social commentary.