Liir, believed to be the son of Elphaba the wicked witch of the West, has been spared from the destruction of Emerald City and nursed back to health at the Cloister of Saint Glinda; and when he is grown sets out to find his supposed half-sister and fulfill the last wishes of a dying princess.
Contents
Under the jackal moon -- The house of Saint Glinda -- Abroad -- Southstairs -- The service -- The emperor apostle -- One plus one equals both -- The conference of the birds -- Kumbricia's cradle -- Dragonfings -- Siege -- The eye of the witch -- Raising voices -- No place like it.