Lyra starts her new life in London, determined to find Roger with Mrs Coulter's help. The Gyptians continue their search for the missing children and the elusive Gobblers.
From the clutches of the Gobblers, Lyra finds help from an unlikely source, which helps her piece together more about her past and keep safe from the Magisterium.
Lyra discovers the horrific truth behind the Gobblers' activities in the North. She must use all her wits to help free those around her and avoid suffering a terrible fate.