Quentin attempts to summon Alice's spirit while Julia and Kady follow leads to rid them of Reynard and his unborn child. In Fillory, Eliot and Margo find that they have enemies from outside their kingdom as well as within.

Quentin helps Julia with her search; Eliot attempts to win over his people as Margo tries to keep a devastating secret; Penny and Kady become caught between two magical factions.

Quentin faces his most formidable foe yet; Julia helps Alice with a dangerous endeavor.

The political situation in Fillory comes to a head. Julia makes amends and Alice makes a confession.