Chapter I- December 31, 1912- January 1, 1913

Cora and her friends in the Minority Society have suffered loss after loss with nothing good looking to happen soon. The year 1913 proves to be even more difficult, as Colby Whitbaker and Joseph Nielsen gain even more power. Not even halfway through the year, a series of scandals rocks the city, exposing both Cora and Colby, who are at each other's throats more than ever. After Colby takes it too far one night, Cora and her friends vow to take him down at all costs, while trying not to get killed themselves. As the mayoral election draws near and Nielsen threatens to win, Cora and her friends must make an all-out stand.