The Ciphers of Muirwood

Princess Maia, banished by her father, seeks refuge at Muirwood Abbey, where she forms complex relationships with fellow apprentices training as Ciphers—women forbidden to read and engrave powerful tomes. As she navigates trust and betrayal, Maia uncovers her destiny to open the Apse Veil and release trapped spirits. Complications arise when her father and estranged husband arrive for the Whitsunday festival, forcing Maia to confront political intrigue and harness her newfound powers to protect her friends, the abbey, and the kingdom.