maria lara caneo

Maeve Fontaine is a talented seamstress from Thalassora, used to spending her days surrounded by threads, fabrics, and tight deadlines. All she wants is to survive the hectic week of orders for the Festival of Tides - when the entire city comes alive with colors, dresses, and expectations.

And what seems like just another ordinary week of work changes completely when an unexpected encounter places Maeve before an invitation she never imagined receiving: to attend a ball at the castle of Kallanthia, the kingdom from which her long-lost parents came. Since childhood, she has dreamed of uncovering the truth about her origins - and now, fate seems to be finally opening the doors.

But the night of dance and elegance quickly turns into a nightmare when a murder takes place in the castle halls. With all the guests trapped until the culprit is found, Maeve sees - amid fear and mystery - a chance to search for the answers she’s always sought.

Alongside the Prince of Nauthera and the new bonds forged in chaos, Maeve will have to summon the courage to face truths that could change everything - about the crime, about her past, and about herself.

Because in Kallanthia, not every dance is made of steps - some are made of secrets.