About the book: 2020 / Laura’s background from the historical fantasy “When the Shadows Return.” This is a separate story that precedes the events of the novel. What remained “behind the scenes” for the main character: childhood years in the underground city, growing up, formation of character and will. This story is a kind of “calling card” of the heroine, with her thoughts and feelings. With her search for an answer to the question: is there a path to a better life??