Nicola Marter can touch an object and see those who have owned it before. When she encounters a small wooden carving, she knows that it was named after the FirebirdNthe mythical creature from an old Russian fable. Compelled to know more, Nicola follows a young girl into the past. n nA New York Times Bestseller n nIve loved every one of Susannas books She has bedrock research and a butterflys delicate touch with characters--sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and wont let go -- DIANA GABALDON, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Outlandern nTwo Women. n One Mysterious Relic. n Separated By Centuries.n nNicola Marter was born with a gift so rare and dangerous, she kept it buried deep. When she encounters a desperate woman trying to sell a small wooden carving called The Firebird, claiming it belonged to Russias Empress Catherine, its a problem. Theres no proof.n nBut Nicolas held the object. She knows the woman is telling the truth. n nOther bestselling books by Susanna Kearsley: n The Winter Sea n A Desperate Fortune n The Rose Gardenn