Fairytales aren’t meant to begin midage, but fate has other plans. After loss dulls her life’s magic, Daciana moves through the world, more shadow than self—until a mysterious gift arrives at her door on the day after her fortieth birthday. A whisper from her past, a key to her Romanian roots, and a call from ancient beings who have been waiting to pull her in… Not all heroes are young. Not all adventures begin at twenty.Finally—a novel that embraces the magic of experience. The time has come for stories that celebrate wisdom, strength, and second chances. This slow-burning mystery is woven from older magic, wilder myths, and creatures long forgotten. Rooted in over two-thousand-year-old legends and Romanian folklore, this story is raw, untamed and unlike anything you've read before.This book was written out of a want to break the stereotypes and challenge the idea that the highlight of your life is always in your youth. Fairytales should not end when you get married and, no matter your age, your next adventure could be just around the corner. More than a book—this is an experience waiting for you. If you’ve ever craved something more than a dragon-and-sword fantasy; if you find yourself drawn to wolves, starry skies and ancient forests; if you would like to read about a heroine that's in her middle age and love the idea of forgotten legends, this is your story.Curl up with a blanket and a warm drink, and lose yourself in Daciana's world. The perfect read for those rainy days and long winter nights, this novel will transport you far away. Fairytales aren’t meant to begin midage, but fate has other plans. After loss dulls her life’s magic, Daciana moves through the world, more shadow than self—until a mysterious gift arrives at her door on the day after her fortieth birthday. A whisper from her past, a key to her Romanian roots, and a call from ancient beings who have been waiting to pull her in… Not all heroes are young. Not all adventures begin at twenty.Finally—a novel that embraces the magic of experience. The time has come for stories that celebrate wisdom, strength, and second chances. This slow-burning mystery is woven from older magic, wilder myths, and creatures long forgotten. Rooted in over two-thousand-year-old legends and Romanian folklore, this story is raw, untamed and unlike anything you've read before.This book was written out of a want to break the stereotypes and challenge the idea that the highlight of your life is always in your youth. Fairytales should not end when you get married and, no matter your age, your next adventure could be just around the corner. More than a book—this is an experience waiting for you. If you’ve ever craved something more than a dragon-and-sword fantasy; if you find yourself drawn to wolves, starry skies and ancient forests; if you would like to read about a heroine that's in her middle age and love the idea of forgotten legends, this is your story.Curl up with a blanket and a warm drink, and lose yourself in Daciana's world. The perfect read for those rainy days and long winter nights, this novel will transport you far away.