Isda does not exist. At least not beyond the opulent walls of the opera house. Cast into a well at birth for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories when people sing she was saved by Cyril the opera houses owner. Since that day he has given her sanctuary from the murderous world outside. All he asks in return is that she use her power to keep ticket sales highand that she stay out of sight. For if anyone discovers she survived Isda and Cyril would pay with their lives. But Isda breaks Cyrils cardinal rule when she meets Emeric Rodin a charming boy who throws her quiet solitary life out of balance. His voice is unlike any shes ever heard but the real shock comes when she finds in his memories hints of a way to finally break free of her gilded prison. Haunted by this possibility Isda spends more and more time with Emeric searching for answers in his music and his past. But the price of freedom is steeper than Isda could ever know.