Maria boarded the airplane to leave her monochromatic life behind, begging for meaning, fire and adventure. Soon, she found herself enmeshed in Japanese prophecies that started 400 years ago with the great samurai, Oda Nobunaga, but now certain to become a revolution in modern day Japan. Leiya owned a tea plantation in an era and culture when women shouldn't. Having given up on men, she found a love so powerful it changed the course of history. Two strong women. Two principled men. One story you can't put down. Seasoned By Fire will change how you see yourself and your relationships. Two love stories woven together. Separated by 400 years. United by hope, love and truth.