Gone are the ball gowns, replaced by breeches; boots stamp out the echo of high heels; blood stains the walls where portraits once hung. In Astrius, thieves, liars, and murderers share a common obsession: the seven keys and the unimaginable treasures they unlock. A decade ago, Verena Andrews would have been killed for the key she holds. Now, she knows there are far worse fates than death. Tasked by her grandfather, she must keep the keys' locations secret and out of enemy hands. Jetson, driven by his captain's orders, is determined to find the keys and save Astrius from a brutal war. When faced with Verena's relentless interference, her undeniable beauty, and his longing for love, his mission seems impossible. But what fun would it be, if it wasn’t a challenge? As war rages and the hunt intensifies, who will survive the quest for the seven keys? Only fate will decide.