Wolves in Winter

Set in Italy in 1492, this story follows Mura, a mysterious and gifted child with a diverse heritage, whose extraordinary abilities lead her through a tumultuous journey from being sold into slavery to becoming entangled in the political intrigues of the Renaissance court. Purchased by the powerful Medici family and later entrusted to the formidable Countess Caterina Sforza, Mura's arcane knowledge and talents deepen as she becomes a key player in the court's complex machinations. This narrative explores themes of power, ingenuity, and survival amid the upheavals of a turbulent historical era.