<p>This extraordinary novel tells the story of Maya a 98 year old writer who led a successful 21st century rebellion against a totalitarian regime. It has been a bestseller in the US, now published in the UK for the first time.</p> <p>The story of the struggle of the community of the North to survive in a Utopian society is compelling to the reader. This story is woven together with passion, intelligence as we meet Madrous the healer who uses her energy to combat the various viruses that are used in chemical warfare waged by the South and Hawk the msuician who has experienced torture in the southern jails.</p>