Charles de Lint is a world-famous writer, author of the famous Newford Legends series. In his works, de Lint manages to masterfully combine elements of magical realism, mysticism and thriller. The richness of the language, the subtle psychologism of the images and the unpredictability of plot moves have earned this author the love of millions of readers around the world. Money, power and love... Who doesn’t crave this? And who can resist the temptation to suddenly gain all the blessings that life promises us? For many years, the Order of the Gray Dove has been hunting for a book that contains secret knowledge and gives power over the world. The head of the order, John Madden, is ready to do anything to achieve his desired goal and will not stop even before murder. However, the treasured work quite by accident falls into the hands of the fragile girl Janie, who dreams of power only over music and the heart of her beloved. The poor thing does not even suspect that by touching the mysterious book, she is endangering her own life. Meanwhile, the world around us is changing irreversibly...