During a trip to a city in the far west of Asia, a British girl named Nicola falls in love. Her affection is directed at Mimar, a man who works at the city's bazaar—yet despite her efforts, he rejects her. After returning home to England, the pain of her unrequited love lingers. After years spent acquiring wealth, fame, and the Secret of the World, Nicola returns to the bazaar to carry out her deadly revenge against Mimar and those he holds dearest.