Hidden away beneath the palace, closer to the gardens and conveniently located below the kitchens lies Atefeh’s study and laboratory. Much of the contents of her rooms are remnants of her late teacher and Hakim Saafir’s exploits. As was the case with Saafir, much of what lies within these walls would see her burnt at the stake by the Church. The old man had managed to get himself banished from Isfahan and Cairo for his unorthodox approach to treating illness, and she’d merely reaped the benefits of his curiosity and brilliance.

…But for as brilliant as he was, not even he could begin to treat the Prince’s leprosy.

However, Atefeh outright refuses to leave her brother to his supposed fate.

Part of the From Eden series.