A sweeping adventure novel with a rich, exciting plot.

Croatia, late 19th century: Ana is ten when she finds herself living in the streets on her own. She joins a group of urchins lead by the intriguing Dunja. Then she meets Mr. Roland, a French naturalist who takes her to france with him to study. Ten years later, in the middle of the quiet countryside, Dunja finds her and tells her a secret that will turn Ana's life into an adventure she could never have imagined.