The third novel about Geralt and Ciri.

Emperor Emhyr is preparing a wedding - after a marriage to Princess Cirilla, he becomes not only the ruler of Citry, but according to the fortune teller also the master of the whole north. That it will not be so simple with that plan, the emperor will find out almost immediately - someone put his double. Although they are trying to keep their unveiling and continue to prepare marriage, the truth will eventually find not only Dijkstr's secret service, but also a community of witches who have decided that the fate of the world will finally take into their hands. Only Geralt has no idea of ​​the fortified princess. He decides to go to Nilfgaard and free Ciri. However, in order to reach the mouth of Jaruga, he must pass through the territory where the war rages. And it seems that he cannot be sure of his life either in front of the soldiers of the attacking Nilfgaard, nor in front of the defenders, and the less in front of the marauder squirrels ...