Book Two of The Vascau Chronicles The Saga continues Cerubian: Now a foot soldier for The Postelnic faces difficult choices that will test his loyalty to his new lord, his family, and his country Sarpen: Forced to come to grips with his aristocratic family's financial woes, he is thrusted into a marriage not of his choosing. Further accelerating his descent into the abyss of debauchery and violence. Lupin: Riddled with guilt after the fallout of his actions, he dedicates himself to learning, and the service of God and grapes. Lebada: Now partially blind, she learns that as a girl, she has no control over her future, and is destined to join a convent, her wings now forever clipped, but she still yearns to fly