Fabletown - Whitechapel, London: 1888 The Hidden Oasis - Bagdad: 2006 The Palace of the Maharaja - Ragpur: 2010 The Grimm tales of the Fables have been moving east. Next stop is at the Immortal Jade Court in China!

The Emperor sends his children out into the world while he remains in his Court. When they return, they bring him tidbits of power along with news from the World. However, something is happening which has never happened before! The Emperor is growing old. Is he truly the Immortal Son of Heaven, as he claims? Is he even a Fable?

Although the courtiers are unfailingly polite, what schemes do they hide behind those fans that shield their faces and their thoughts? Come join the Immortal Court for political intrigue, murder and possibly even some mayhem.