The first book in the "Maggie" series in its entirety. After completing her training, the young sorceress Astra Pei is transported to the city of Ials, where she plans to find work in a famous magic salon. However, along the way she loses a letter of recommendation, money and some important things. Without money, in a torn dress, she begins to explore the city, accidentally finds herself involved in stealing a wallet from an influential gentleman, she faces battles with a gang of local thieves and pirates of the Peri brotherhood.