Vina Apsara, a famous and much-loved singer, disappears in devastating earthquake, leaving behind her long-time lover Ormus Cama, who finds, loses, seeks, and finds her again and again throughout his life in music.
The people of modern Minneapolis go about their daily business unaware that an age-old war between the Seelie and Unseelie Courts is being fought in their midst. Only Eddi can see the battle and she has been drafted into the war.