Fate

Ashers world is a small one,bound by the conventions forced upon its people by an oppressive invader.But not everyone is content with their lot and a numberof rebellious women have grouped together to try their utmost to improve things Women have always been secondary citizens in Venture,but under their new rulers Ventures men folk and even the Oracle-the fantastic phenomenom at the centre of the citys life and its adherents are subjugated. But the oracle still speaks and on Fair Day Asher is called to hear its message. Faced with the Oracle she is also confronted with a spectre from her past. Mallory brings memories asher would rather forget and a chance to salvage something for the future.