The family has been saved from ruin, and the old mansion's standing strong again--things are finally looking up A fresh commission is on the horizon, promising Alexander a return to his cherished craft. The artifact he's expected to make appears simple enough. Could there really be any associated problems--or unexpected discoveries? There's enough going on already--not least the new pairing of magic, which brings its own surprises, and, on top of everything, a cryptic message from the past arrives, begging to be unraveled. It would appear the only certainty that the future holds is of more adventure