When the brutal husband she believed dead returns from the Crusades, the Lady of Mirefoix turns to murder and magic to protect her people. But the spells she invokes to restore dying loved ones to life do not work as intended; instead, they bring souls from distant lands and different centuries, with special gifts and diverse points of view. When war comes, the summoned souls flee to pursue their destinies, leaving the Lady alone to face the invaders-and to question whether she can be redeemed from her sins. This multicultural historical fantasy is set in 13th-century Occitanie (southern France) during the war against the Cathar heresy. "...this rousing tale delivers an enticing mixture of fantasy and history." -Kirkus Reviews "....history comes alive in the most enthralling way possible."-Suzie Housley, Bookwatch/Midwest Book Review. "A gripping read."-Tracy Traynor, ReadersFavorite "I loved every single bit of this book."-Merits Ani, OnlineBookClub. "... works for readers who like dark fantasies and for those who like more realistic historical fiction."-Julie Porter, Reedsy Discovery