Nicola Marter was born with a gift. When she touches an object, she
sometimes sees images; glimpses into its past, and of those who have
owned it before. Born with this rare ability, Nicola sees it as
something to keep hidden. But when a young woman arrives at the
London gallery Nicola works at, offering a wooden carving for sale
and claiming it belonged to Russia's Empress Catherine, Nicola faces
a dilemma. With no proof of its past, Nicola's boss believes the
carving Â- known as  the Firebird' Â- is worthless. But Nicola has
held it, and she knows that the woman, who is in desperate need of
money, is telling the truth.
Compelled to help, Nicola turns to a man she once left, and still
loves: Rob McMorran, whose own psychic gifts are far greater than
her own. With Rob to help delve into the past, Nicola travels from
Scotland to Belgium, and on into Russia. There, in St Petersburg,
the once-glittering capital, Nicola and Rob unearth a tale of love
and sacrifice, of courage and redemption Â- a story which will
change their lives for ever.
