The Age of Dragons is in the past. A president has ruled the United Counties for several decades. On an island a few days sail from the coast, seven witches rule over the rural population. Their reputation spreads throughout the United Counties, and the President becomes aware of it. He wants to do everything in his power to annex the island to his territory, using both force and black magic. What he does not know is that the island of the witches has magical powers that are a remnant of the dragons.
Behind the pen name Gaspard Dhooghe is a passionate Flemish writer. Born and raised in Lokeren, Belgium, she has a scientific background and holds a Master's degree from the University of Ghent. During her career, she has worked as a programmer and consultant in the ICT sector. In her spare time, she is an avid reader and lover of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, Terry Pratchett and Robin Hobb, among others. After retirement, she discovered her passion for writing and began creating her own stories. When she is not writing, she enjoys travelling, country line dancing and walking in the countryside.