The time-magic world is in turmoil: Astragor, the enemy of Eflaran clockmakers, has returned and craves revenge. Norton Ognev has challenged him, and Vasilisa wants to help her father. Together with her friends, she tries to unravel the mystery of the rusty fragment found in the Shattered Castle, learns new time-magic tricks, and discovers unknown secrets of Time manipulation. Dangerous and exciting adventures await the Keyholders, as well as their first losses, fierce struggle, and an encounter with true evil. Vasilisa will have to make a difficult choice and solve the most important mystery of her life. Will she cope with the incredible responsibility that has suddenly fallen upon her young shoulders?
