The Thirteenth Degree of Knowing

A spellbinding dual-timeline novel of healing, intuition and feminine power. The Thirteenth Degree of Knowing follows two women separated by centuries yet united by a shared truth - the moment a woman steps beyond fear and into self-knowing.Lena, a single mother in modern England, begins an inner journey to heal from a toxic relationship. As she confronts ancestral patterns and a long-denied intuitive gift, she discovers the courage to reclaim her voice. Maeko, living in 13th-century Japan, escapes the confines of an oppressive marriage and finds enlightenment in the northern mountains - a revelation that reshapes her destiny across time.As past and present merge, both women learn to walk alongside what was once feared, revealing how trauma, intuition and ancestral memory echo through generations.Set between contemporary England and medieval Japan, this character-driven novel blends esoteric wisdom, mythic themes, and women's literary fiction. It shines a light on the demonisation of women, the abuse of power, and the quiet strength required to rise above both. A powerful, emotionally resonant story for anyone who has ever felt disempowered, exploited or unheard - and for readers drawn to transformation, courage and the call to honour the voice within.