Saint Fire: The Secret Books of Venus: Book II

The gripping second volume in acclaimed fantasy writer Tanith Lee's series of novels based on the phases of alchemy and the four elements, Saint Fire tells the story of Volpa, a beautiful servant girl who glows with an inhuman inner fire. When her abusive master is mysteriously incinerated, Volpa begins to discover her power of fire. It is not long before the Church leaders discover her gift, and despite questions as to whether her powers are heavenly or demonic, they are determined to have her fighting on their side. A moving Joan of Arc story' - Millennium SF & F'