At seventeen, Valeria de Toledo inherits one of the largest trading empires in Castilla del Sol.
While rival merchants question her ability to lead and powerful men wait for her downfall, Valeria proves that intelligence is worth more than inheritance and determination stronger than tradition.
When a mysterious symbol linked to her late father's death resurfaces, she is drawn into a dangerous web of hidden alliances, market manipulation, and political conspiracies that reach the highest levels of the kingdom.
Together with the enigmatic Diego Navarro, Valeria must navigate a world where fortunes are won through strategy, trust is a luxury few can afford, and every trade route hides a secret.
As enemies close in from every direction, she faces a choice: protect her family's legacy or challenge the forces that have controlled the kingdom for generations.
A gripping tale of ambition, commerce, betrayal, and resilience, The Silk Empire of Valeria follows a young woman determined to forge her own path in a world that was never meant to welcome her.
Book I: The Black Sun Ledger.