He wants a new life. She has no room for fate. She doesn't believe in destiny. Maria struggles to find her place in colonial Maracaibo. But her parents' mysterious past and strange dreams that hint at destiny follow her every step. As does the handsome English sailor her father has hired. He doesn't want entanglements. Michael wants a new life, and tropical Maracaibo seems perfect. Leaving everything behind - even his English name - Miguel takes work as a bodyguard. But guarding the beautiful young woman he's meant to protect may not be as simple as it seems. As secrets of the past threaten to pull them apart, can they learn to trust, or will they lose each other for good? This historical-fantasy is rich with imagery of life in old Maracaibo. A beautiful coming of age story that will pull you into a mysterious adventure world. Aura of Dawn is the fantastic origin story of Maria and Miguel, and companion prequel to the Daughter of Zyanya series.