Paperback edition of this powerful novel for fans of Ursula le Guin and Philip Pullman. Set in a beautifully crafted fantasy world it is the story of Maresi. In a world where girls aren't allowed to learn or any individual freedom, an island inhabited solely by women sounds like a fantasy. But when Maresi arrives at the Red Abbey she knows it is real and when external forces threaten its destruction, the women must use all their powers and ancient knowledge to survive. Ages: 12+