Libby Colman Libri

Focusing on the evolving role of fathers in contemporary families, this book delves into how fatherhood influences men's lives. It critiques traditional mythology that assigns earth to women and sky to men, contrasting it with other cultures, such as Egyptian mythology, which recognizes a more complex relationship. By exploring these themes, the authors aim to reconnect men with their natural ties to the earth and women with the sky and spirit, offering a fresh perspective on fatherhood's significance.

Set against the backdrop of 16th-century Algiers, the narrative follows Trixie, the daughter of Musa Ibrahim, as she grapples with her extraordinary visions and the turbulent political landscape. Trixie's childhood is marked by curiosity and defiance, but her prophetic dreams of battles and pirates, particularly the infamous Barbarossa, haunt her. As her father seeks to rid her of what he believes is possession, Trixie is taken to her mother's village, where she is trained in the ways of the Goddess, ultimately destined to become a powerful warrior-priestess influencing the clash between empires.