Mia has three older brothers, three younger sisters, and a pile of responsibilities. And two joys: the sea and an old book in the attic.
She doesn’t yet know that the world is much bigger than they’ve told her. There are places where the sea is forbidden, because the sea is freedom—and people who dream of freedom are unwelcome both in the Empire and in the most prosperous city in the world itself. And the book passed down as an inheritance isn’t simple at all—learning to write her own story is more important than learning to read. Especially since for that, courage is required.
Mia isn’t sure she wants to know the terrible secrets in which the people dear to her are suddenly involved. She wonders whether she should continue along this path, where there are more questions than answers. Too many oddities and coincidences. And complete uncertainty lies ahead.
The novella “Mia,” opening the cycle “The Seven Weavers,” is Tamara Mikheeva’s first fantasy novel. The author writes many works for children and teenagers and is a laureate of several awards in children’s literature.
In the new book, the writer’s craft is revealed from an unexpected angle, and the fairy tales gain special depth and parable-like qualities.