I n a far-future age where science and magic clash, a young wizard faces deadly perils in search of her rightful course. Mirafra the Tree Pipit is thrilled to serve as apprentice to a wizard ambassador to the Warmlands. She’s even found a close friend, Arwyn the Duke’s youngest son. But when the Duke’s castle is attacked in the night by monstrous warriors, Mirafra and Arwyn barely escape with their lives. Rescued by the airship of a renegade magician, the Mooncrow, they journey to the towering glass city of Baivonne, then on to Montodoro, High Sanctuary of the Norrling wizards. There Mirafra advances to the rank of Ruby Lark. She and Arwyn accept the mission to return to the Warmlands and destroy the power of the evil sorceress, Jovadia the Bittern. But on arrival, Mirafra’s mind is confused, her memories scattered. Has she been bewitched by Jovadia, or have her own allies betrayed her? Full of mystery, magic, and intrigue, Ruby Lark will delight fans of high fantasy and steampunk adventure alike.