Charlie Ashanti has helped a pride of lions escape the circus ship and travel all the way from Paris to safety in Venice. He has also eluded the sinister Rafi and Maccomo for now. But the Venetian palace Charlie's taken to for safety feels suspiciously like a prison. His lions have been separated from him, and Rafi and Maccomo are closing in. If Charlie doesn't find his parents soon, he may lose them forever. With the help of a new ally, Charlie continues on his journey to uncover the truth behind the sinister scheme that's threatening everything he loves.