Escape to the City of Witches

Emmaline Black was unlike her peers simply because her aunt Alexandria is the queen of England, ruling the country with an iron hand. However, what truly sets the girl apart is that young Emma can hear the heartbeat of anyone nearby. This ability puts the girl in grave danger! It is well known that strange abilities are only available to... a witch. Magic is not accepted in the kingdom, and therefore all children who reach the age of thirteen undergo a special test. The trial is approaching, but even it cannot occupy all of Emma's thoughts when she learns that perhaps this gift was inherited from a relative...