A richly imagined fantasy novel inspired by Eastern European folklore and the fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin. The story follows Miryem, the daughter of a struggling moneylender, whose talent for turning silver into gold attracts the attention of the mysterious Staryk, powerful winter faeries. As Miryem, Wanda, and Irina become entangled in magic, politics, and ancient bargains, they must use their intelligence and courage to shape their own destinies.