About the book: 2020 / Princess Maya, expelled by her father the king, after heroic wanderings finds herself in Muirwood Abbey, the center of magic and goodness of this world. For the first time since her exile, Maya feels safe. Maya must join the circle of esoteric girls who are secretly taught the art of reading and magical engraving, despite the royal law prohibiting women from engaging in magic. Maya tries to understand who can be trusted among those around her, and comprehends her destiny - to open the Secret the veil to save his friends, the abbey and Muirwood. Geoff Wheeler is one of the leading contemporary authors of epic fantasy..