One upon a time, there was a vengeful princess named Alice Prosperpine. Now, she is just Alice, trying to live a magic-free life in New York City. Someone is stalking the Hinterland survivors and she fears their deaths may have a deeper purpose. Meanwhile, Ellery Finch, the friend who helped her escape the Hinterland and leave her grandmother's dark legacy behind, has grown weary of traveling to alternate dimensions. His thoughts center around home...and Alice.