Charlotte Arc's father who was a professor at the university is found dead just before the new term is due to begin. Charlotte decides to enrol at the university so that she can discover the truth about her father's death. Charlotte and the other new students soon learn about a world of drugs, sex and secret societies one of which is called the Dandelion Club.

Rosalind resigns her position as student rep, and Charlotte decides to try to abolish the Dandelion Club secret society. Meanwhile, The Project sends an envoy to check up on Professor Maltravers.

Lord Gaudain returns to Trinity to steady the ship, and finds Maltravers spiralling out of control. Charlotte is held at Dorian's pleasure, while Dr Cooper feels the strain.