Arthur Penhaligon is back in the House, and this time, he’s been drafted into the Army, which happens to be run by Sir Thursday, the next in line of the keepers of the Architect’s Will. Arthur and Dame Primus are quite sure it’s a trick, and that he’ll be in great danger if he goes, but there’s no way out, and so Arthur ends up as a recruit.
Meanwhile, in the Army’s training ground, a group of Nithlings have been able to gain entrance to the House, and unlike regular Nithlings, these ones are organized, and following a single leader. It would seem that Arthur has arrived just in time to save the House from continuing danger.
I’m still very much enjoying this series – Garth Nix never disappoints.