Generations ago the last king fell, taking with him the final truths about a race of wizards who ruled at his side.

But the blood of the kings runs deep in the land and its people, waiting for the coming together of two unusual men, Theron Campion, a young nobleman of royal lineage, is heir to an ancient house and a modern scandal.

Tormented by his twin duties to his family and his own bright spirit, he seeks solace in the University. There he meets Basil St. Cloud, a brilliant and charismatic teacher ruled by a passion for knowledge – and a passion for the ancient kings. Of course, everyone now knows that the wizards were charlatans and the kings their dupes and puppets.

Only Basil ins not convinced–nor is he convinced that the city has seen its last king…