The United Realm is at war with the Churrys, but with his duty to protect Chieftess Vera, Gent Henderson's biggest concern isn't an outside threat, it's rebellion from within. His troubles increase in the form of an intelligent woman with wild red curls and a penchant for peppiness. She's supposed to help him ferret out the wily Koda, but her less than helpful actions make her suspect. When Chief Angus sends their small group away from the front lines to Campbell, Gent finds himself in the middle of the deadly action, and without much backup. At least that he can trust.