As a young girl from a quiet mountain village, Michaela dreams of becoming the most beautiful girl in the world. Then one day, a mysterious encounter at a secluded lake makes her dream come true, and her life transforms completely. Before she knows it, Michaela is living a fairytale life in a royal castle, surrounded by riches, glamour and the attentions of an adoring public. But inside her, an evil stirs, brought to life by the deal she made at the lake. To redeem her soul, she needs the help of powerful beings, magical creatures, and a wise old witch. But the ultimate battle she must win is not only with the malevolent creature that dwells within her; it is with herself.
Kris Nedy was born in Sofia, Bulgaria. After he completed an MA in archaeology and a three-year PhD program in classical archaeology, he immigrated to Canada, where he experienced all the typical struggles of immigrant life – from working as a dishwasher to becoming a computer technician with a college degree. His scientific mind, explorer’s heart, unabated curiosity, and interest in philosophy, history, religion, biology, and literature compelled him to start a new career as a fiction author. He lives in Montreal, Canada.