Chapters 1 and 2 Summary

When the novel opens, Rose, who is a type of vampire from the Moroi race is in prison. She is in prison because she is accused of killing Queen Tatiana, which is one of the members of The Royal Court of the Moroi race. Rose's father, Abe Mazur, visits her in prison to tell her that her trial has moved up, and is now only two weeks away. Abe also brings her some magazines and the book, The Count of Monte Crisco.

In Chapter 2, when Lissa brought Rose back to life, Rose still had a connection with the ghost or spirit world. As Rose stands in her prison cell now, Rose connects to the ghost world. Rose calls to connect with Queen Tatiana, and after a few minutes, Tatiana is there. Rose then uses her spirit bond with Lissa to see...