This is the sequel to Ishmael. It is a must read if you read and liked Ishmael (which you should read and like), for the two of them make one whole story. Though they make one story, this book contains much more intrigue (and the first one was not short of it). It reads fast and holds your attention throughout. Ms. Southworth is really an excellent storyteller. The ending of this tale is fantastic. It is difficult to summarize this story without spoilers, so I won't. I will just conclude with this: this is one of those books that makes you a better person for having read it, not least because of the virtue of its hero.