About The Author Katherine Eileen Dowling Katherine is my pseudonym, chosen to protect my family as this book, a labor of many years, finally comes to fruition. The unexpected loss of my Mother created a void I wasn't prepared to face. In seeking solace, I revisited earlier writings and discovered that, remarkably, the seeds of this magical tale had been sown at my Mother's bedside, amidst the quiet hours of nursing and vigil. Following a path once envisioned by my Grandmother, I entered the field of nursing, and with a poignant twist of fate, found myself caring for and nursing my Mother, an experience that profoundly shaped me. My enduring fascination for both the healing arts and the elusive magic that whispers at the edges of our world has long captivated me. Within these pages, I weave together these two passions, drawing upon my medical background and extensive research, grounded in fact yet unbound by it. For safety and narrative intrigue, I have taken artistic license...