A high fantasy and epic novel set on a world with a traumatic and violent past. All the signs are that violence is about to be renewed, with a farmer's daughter wielding a potent sword the only thing preventing war, but her methods may not be so peaceful. In addition are two short stories, one dealing sensitively with mindfulness and wellbeing and the other a cunning tale of love and artful deception during an epic quest for a good book to read.