For two seasons he lived in the settlement; and for a man like Brandyjack, it is time to move on. If it weren't for his woman, Lotus, he would have been gone long ago. Now the big man must set out for the city to find old friends and new adventures. With his knack for finding trouble, it isn't long before he runs afoul of the law and unexpectedly finds himself in an excellent position to topple the government.