The Marian priestesses once protected the Madonna mosaic,
key to a legacy of peace and womanly power. They were
hunted down by forces who did not understand their
calling. Now their descendants are seeking the past — and
stirring an enemy who will kill to keep them silent....
Museum curator Catrina Dauvergne knew the earthquakes
could not be her fault. But the beheaded bodies and
priceless artifacts revealed by the cracks in the earth
were her fate to find. To protect them, she must risk her
life — and give up the one man whose love and respect she
most desires. But when destiny calls and forgotten history
waits to be reclaimed or lost forever, this woman will
answer....