In Book 7 Princess Electra is faced with an epidemic of smallpox in Helsop. She must do what she can for those infected while trying to contain the disease so that it does not spread outside Helsop's borders. Serafina comes to her aid, but suspicious deaths make Electra wondering if she really came to help or to kill. Sandovia seems to be up to no good and a congregation of royalty in Manoa spells trouble. Avor continues on his journey to China's doorstep as a guest of the Great Khan's army until the Great Khan calls him in for a special assignment. All of our favorite characters have their hands full in this second to last book of the Princess Electra series.