Evil magic, ghosts and survival in a fantasy-historical setting. Books 1-3 Omnibus The story of Johanna Brouwer, a headstrong merchant's daughter cast into a maelstrom of evil when the Fire Wizard invades her city during the Prince's ball. Forced to flee for her life with her possessed friend and the only surviving member of the royal family, the mad prince, she has to learn to survive, set aside her notions and do what's best for her people.