Another solid entry in an entertaining series. Perhaps the most significant element for the series going forward from here is the introduction of Lien as a continuing antagonist, who will both strongly influence future events in the novels, and provide a more personal recurring enemy for our intrepid duo, which was something they'd thus far been lacking (Napoleon's empire, while certainly menacing, is simply too impersonal to qualify). Also, this is where Tharkay shows up, who's probably my single favorite character from the supporting cast. In the end it's a good show all around, what? 
 ...Yeah, I probably shouldn't do that.