A Lotus Palace mystery in the tradition of Tang Dynasty tales of the strange. Newly married Constable Gao and Wei-wei have just begun their lives together when they're faced with the death of a Taoist sorcerer during Ghost Month. As mysterious occurrences arise during the investigation, are they truly receiving a message from the spirit world? Or is Gao's dark past finally catching up to them, threatening their chance for happiness? The sequel novella to The Hidden Moon and prequel to Red Blossom in Snow .