The second book inside a YA quartet filled up with intrigue, mystery, and romance, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory.

The year is 1453, and the end of the world is closer than ever before.

As Luca and Isolde continue their trip, their attraction grows with each passing time. Even while they make an effort to remain focused on the mysteries they’ve been purchased to investigate, the tension between them builds.

Their budding, illicit relationship is placed on hold whenever a boy, Johann, and his army about Stormbringers of children get to town. Johann statements to have divine orders to lead the children across Europe towards the Holy Property, as well as the townspeople easily accept his promises. Luca really wants to believe, but his schooling tells him to issue everything…however when Johann’s prophecy begins to come true, Luca wonders if indeed they have finally discovered a real wonder.

Yet even the best miracles possess the prospect of darkness…and the chaos that follows Johann is unlike anything anyone could have imagined.

The next in Philippa Gregory’s four-book series delves further into a forbidden romance and an epic quest as secrets about The Order of Darkness are finally revealed…