Long before Maisy became the Witch Queen of Hatham, another young woman came to power, but under very different circumstances.

Meredith, a merchant's daughter, falls in love with Gordon, the Duke of Culway. Gordon is near in age to her father, but Meredith gives him joy and love. Meredith weds, certain that she will have nothing to do as Duchess of Culway but spend time with the man she loves.

However, the feud between Culway and Vinway will disrupt Meredith's happiness, and disrupt the world around her. From a cauldron of pain a legend will be born...