Gloria Schofield has been plagued since childhood by nightmares of a murder that happened over four centuries ago. In the dreams, the murdered woman’s spirit appears to be trying to warn of events that are yet to happen in Gloria’s life.An ancient prophecy tells of a woman from the future who will bring about the return of Sawyl Gwilym, a dark and malevolent warlock who is cursed to wander eternity. From beyond the grave the warlock continues his quest for the ultimate secrets of alchemy.Returning to Ravenscreag Hall, her ancestral home in the wilds of Scotland, Gloria seeks answers to the mystery of her nightmares. What she finds is a manuscript entitled 'The Master of the Scrolls' written by the long dead woman, which reveals the ultimate fate of the 'The Witch Ria', Sawyl Gwilym’s nemesis. With the appearance of someone who may be Sawyl Gwilym’s reincarnation, Gloria’s fears begin to grow. The prophecy seems to be coming true. Time is running out. Gloria believes that her destiny must lie in the past. If she cannot alter this destiny then she must face a terrible fate and risk losing all that is dear to her.