First published 1992
When her goldsmith-mage father dies during an attack on their Italian village, 15-year-old Fiametta must tap into her own fledgling magic to battle the evil Lord Ferrante. Teaming up with a young Swiss miner, Fiametta navigates the church's restrictions on unlicensed magic as she fights to rescue her father's soul and save her home from the sorcerous siege. In this alternate Renaissance world, Fiametta's journey to master her powers and defend her loved ones forms the emotional core of this high-stakes fantasy adventure.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, coming-of-age, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Italy
Period: Renaissance
380 pages · Paperback · Spectrum Literary Agency, Inc.