Kingsbridge is busy with its Fleece Fair, but the town's creaking, rickety bridge may fail any day. After being forced into a loveless marriage, Caris continues to see Merthin and tries to win him the opportunity to rebuild the town's bridge. A witch trial results in spectacular tragedy.

Petranilla will stop at nothing to see Godwyn's power rise continue. When Caris tries to foil Godwyn's plans, she is framed for murder and faces execution.