In the great walled city of Isara, political turmoil ignites a rebellion 100 years in the making. But when a legionnaire falls in love with a Magistrate's daughter, their love will threaten the fate of the city and the will of the gods. Luca Matius has one purpose - to carry on the family name in the Forum once his cruel uncle dies. But his noviceship with the city's Philosopher places him in the middle of a catastrophe that will alter his people's destiny. Maris Casperia, raised in the Citadel's inner workings, expects a lifetime of service to a corrupt city. But years as a novice to the last Priestess with stolen Old War magic have sparked a new vision. As a secret comes to light and throws the city into chaos, Luca and Maris hatch a plot to create a calculated alliance that could tip the scales of power - until an execution turns Luca into a symbol of rebellion. On opposite sides of a holy war, they learn they are part of a story the gods are writing.
