On a remote tropical island, twelve-year old Beatriz stumbles across a wild mare with strange markings. She can't believe that this horse is real but soon a strong connection grows between them. Then Beatriz begins to uncover an incredible history. Centuries ago, a young girl called Felipa and her horse, Cara Blance, were running for their lives…
It must have been a dream. But even now that I am back onboard the Phaedra, I swear that it was not. If it was a dream they why can I remember every sensation, every smell and sound as if I were really there?
I could feel the hard, cold cobbles beneath my feet, my skirt swishing at my ankles as I hurried along the corridor. I felt my heart pounding and my lungs breathless - due in part to the crushing tightness of the corset, but also to my overwhelming fear. I was afraid because I knew they were coming for me.
If they catch you, they will kill you.