Tiffany Aching, a hag from a long line of hags, is trying out her witchy talents again as she is plunged into yet another adventure when she leaves home and is apprenticed to a "real" witch. This time, will the thievin`, fightin` and drinkin` skills of the Nac Mac Feegle - the Wee Free Men - be of use, or must Tiffany rely on her own abilities?