Maria the Incantatrix: A Novel of Ancient Russian Magic and Epic Love.: In a world of ancient secrets, her gift could save an empire.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

1223 AD, Veliky Novgorod. Maria is an obavnitsa—a wisewoman whose power to command herbs, speak to beasts, and whisper to the elements is the last of a sacred bloodline. Vladimir is a bogatyr—a knight of legendary strength, sworn to protect his city. When their destinies intertwine in the mystic Russian forests, a bond forms that will be tested to the ends of the earth.


Their peace shatters when envoys from distant Venice arrive, bearing a desperate plea. A terrible plague, the Black Death’s harbinger, is decimating the city of water. The Doge’s gold promises wealth for Novgorod, but the price is Maria herself. To save countless innocents, she must leave everything behind—her home, her grandmother, and the man she loves.


But Vladimir will not let her go alone. Disguised as a beggar, he shadows her perilous journey across a medieval world teeming with danger. They will face scheming patricians, pirate ambushes on the high seas, and the dark magic of a vengeful Italian witch. As Maria uses her ancient knowledge to brew a cure from forest honey and Venetian herbs, Vladimir’s sword and unwavering heart are her only shields against the shadows that seek to destroy them.


From the misty forests of Old Rus’ to the sun-drenched canals of Venice and the slave markets of the Turkish coast, this is a timeless tale of sacrifice, unbreakable loyalty, and the magic that blooms where love is deepest.