Alvin has gone north into New England, where knacks are considered witchcraft, and their use is punished with death. Peggy is a Torch, able to see the fire burning in each person's heart. She can follow the paths of each person's future, and know each person's most intimate secrets.

Alvin has gone north into New England, where knacks are considered witchcraft, and their use is punished with death. Peggy is a Torch, able to see the fire burning in each person's heart. She can follow the paths of each person's future, and know each person's most intimate secrets.