The Marian priestesses once protected the Madonna mosaic, key to a legacy of peace and womanly power. They were hunted down by forces who did not understand their calling. Now their descendants are seeking the past -- and stirring an enemy who will kill to keep them silent.... Museum curator Catrina Dauvergne knew the earthquakes could not be her fault. But the beheaded bodies and priceless artifacts revealed by the cracks in the earth were her fate to find. To protect them, she must risk her life -- and give up the one man whose love and respect she most desires. But when destiny calls and forgotten history waits to be reclaimed or lost forever, this woman will answer....