In 1880, Beth Stanley’s life falls apart when her husband dies, leaving her work in jeopardy. In a world where the magic of Arcane Taxonomy allows practitioners to harness the power of nature through naming, only men are allowed to train. With her husband gone, Beth loses not just her partner, but also the recognition of her work.
Meanwhile, explorers Brandon West and Anton Torrance plan an expedition to the South Pole, hoping to tap into earth’s magnetic forces and gain immense power. They need Harry Stanley’s connections—only to discover the research they seek was never truly his.
Now, Beth, Bran, and Anton are entangled in a secret that could change everything. Can Beth defy the rules and harness her power before those who fear her strength take it all away?
