In a world rooted in magic, Lizabet Abbot was seemingly born without any magical gifts of her own-a circumstance unheard of in her kingdom. She is an outcast in her own land, with few friends to call her own. But when her sister is kidnapped by minions of the evil kingdom of Skite, Lizabet sets out with two companions on a quest to save her. It is during their journey, while in the face of danger, that Lizabet discovers she does have a magical gift-one more powerful than anyone could have imagined. It is a gift that may save her sister, her king, and her kingdom. Gripping and filled with wonders, Mantle rouses the senses, and brings life to a world of magic and intrigue.