The year is 1682. Sebastian Dominguez gains his release from prison in Vienna and discovers that his mother has been accused of witchcraft and is in danger of being burned at the stake. Who is working behind the scenes to ensure that his mother is tried, convicted and executed? As Sebastian rushes to her assistance, he is ambushed on the road. The mystery deepens as more attacks, incidents and betrayals reveal that a malign enemy is stalking the Dominguez family and that he will not be satisfied until he destroys them.