Alexandra, sister of the dying Emperor of Byzantium, decides to undertake an incredible journey across the mountains and deserts of Central Asia to the mysterious Empire of Ch'in. Her mission: to smuggle live silkworms into Byzantium. Or die trying.
Hounded by ferocious sorcery and a confusing array of magical helpers, Alexandra must walk the length of the known world to save an empire threatened by her very existence.

Silkroads and Shadows is a magical blend of Oriental and Byzantine fantasy set in a world of splendour and deadly intrigue.