A girl born a bastard and raised within the temple of priesthood, Sitamun is a lifelong servant to Nepthys. She has become a beloved handmaiden to Merneith, Queen of Satriya, since her arrival in Mythris, and has surely made a name for herself within the political turmoil that has entangled the members of Satriya.

Taught to listen and to remain invisible, Sitamun has had her eyes and ears everywhere, and despite the inquiries and curiosities of others, Sitamun remains loyal to her Queen, Merneith. But what will the Queen do now that her loyal servant is set to wed the Pharaoh’s Jodai? Sitamun and Sapair are prepared to wed on the eighth day of Shemu within Satriya's walls, and with their nuptials comes the end of Sitamun’s service to both priesthood and Merneith.

Will she thrive in this new chapter of her life? Will the Queen be able to find someone as loyal as Sitamun to take her place? Or is disaster on the horizon for them all?