2. The Roses That Bloom in Safar

As nomads sack the city of Tun, Fatima and Sitara hide in the basement and wait for the others to return.

3. An Undying Flame

Sitara teams up with an unexpected ally in hopes of reclaiming Fatima's book that was stolen by the Mongols.

4. Otchigin

Sitara begins tutoring Sorghaghtani in Euclid's Elements, and learns more about Prince Tolui, the Otchigin.

5. A Snake Shows Its Colors, Man Hides His Colors

Sitara agrees to serve as Sorghaghtani's spy, but her plans to infiltrate Chagatai's court quickly go awry.

6. The Mergen People

Töregene tells the tale of her life among the Merkits, a confederation of tribes renowned for their archery.

7. Brothers

As the Mongol Empire prepares to wage war to the east, Sitara begins to plant the seeds of political intrigue.

8. Great Khatun Boraqchin

After a misunderstanding, Sitara finds herself before the sickly Boraqchin, chief empress of the Mongols.