Now that his father, the Purple Emperor, is dead, reluctant Pyrgus is expected to become emperor, but Lord Hairstreak, leader of the Faeries of the Night, wants his brother Comma on the throne instead. Henry Atherton finds himself transported back to the Faerie realm once again, to help Pyrgus and his sister, Holly Blue, defeat Hairstreak and his minions. Some descriptions of violence. Sequel to "Faerie wars" (DC26000).