Palestine is on the brink of turmoil. Rome's hold upon the Jews has tightened to the point of explosion while the face of hypocrisy behind the Jewish "Law" has become a realm of power for many of the religious leaders.
Living in the Upper City of Jerusalem, Achazia is unknowingly being brought up as her uncle's daughter. Forced to keep watch over the family's flock of sheep, she is sheltered from the bitter trials that pierce like blades of ice...