Cochem, Germany — 1586. Healer Elisabeth Braun saves lives with her prayers—but miracles can be deadly. When a mercenary’s magic sword reveals her as a witch, the Church and townsfolk turn against her. Accused, imprisoned, and condemned to burn, Elisabeth’s final act of fury releases a darkness older than faith itself. Read this if you love: A woman with a gift she must hide Accusations of witchcraft in a fearful town A wandering soldier with a dangerous secret A power older than faith stirring beneath the surface Healing magic mistaken for heresy A drought-stricken land hungry for hope Religious tension and superstition Prayers that do more than comfort Forbidden affection under watchful eyes A legacy that begins in fire and shadow Dark historical setting with gothic undertones A destiny that refuses to stay buried A compassionate heroine trapped in a ruthless world Magic awakening at the worst possible moment The spark of a saga that will span generations The Witchfire Covenant is a dark-fantasy prequel to the Ash and Iron Saga, a tale of forbidden power, betrayal, and fire-born legacies. From the flames of one woman’s death rises a shadow that will haunt generations, shaping a world where mercy and magic collide.