Three hundred years ago, witches were tortured and burned in Wayland Castle, but nowadays it is a prestigious university. Marie Basford is a hereditary witch, and by chance she will have to study at Wayland. From the first day, her stay is overshadowed by the death of a freshman, and the close attention to Marie of the university star turns into harassment. The souls of witches cry out for revenge, and Marie has to unravel the secrets of the past, as well as figure out her feelings for a young professor who knows more about her than she does. There is very little time, because the secret society "Sang et flamme" has reopened the witch hunt... Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of Stichea, a mystical detective story that will easily transport you to a world where magic and reality are intertwined in an exciting maelstrom of events. Are you ready to find out what the mystery of Wayland Castle will turn out to be and who is destined to win — the witches or their executioners? The book consists of three parts: "The Poem. The abode of sorrow", "Stichea. Fire Maidens" and "Stichea. The Curse of Circe." 5 Reasons to Read this Book: 1) The atmosphere of a medieval English town where the flames of the Inquisition were burning. 2) A tragic love story through time. 3) Pages filled with witchcraft poetry of witches. 4) The dark relationship between inquisitors and witches. 5) Becoming a strong heroine.