Sarah longs to make a new life for herself in the coveted holy city. When a mysterious widow offers her a job there, she’s convinced it’s an answer to her prayers. But Sarah soon finds the city smoldering with ancient hatreds…some directed at her.

Jacob is proud of his priestly heritage. Though he steadfastly holds to his learned traditions, the young man yearns to avoid an arranged marriage and take control of his destiny. He believes his moment has come when he rescues a servant girl who wields a sacred language long forgotten

Forced to conceal her true identity, Sarah is stung by rejection from her new family. But her dreams of acceptance shatter after discovering the secret she carries makes her a target for bloodthirsty enemies.

Jacob wants nothing more than to fulfill his vows as a priest and loving husband. But when an assassin strikes in the heart of the holy city, his mystical talents fail and his loyalties are questioned.