Beneda loves tending the crops on her family's farm, until they are attacked by armed strangers. She doesn't understand how to stop it, as she embarks on a dangerous journey to find help. She appeals to the all-powerful Libraries for help in stopping the land grabbers that threaten her family and village. Librarian-swordsman Asante joins her and helps her pull her community together. His sword and Beneda's bow join forces to protect her birthright. Can Beneda become the leader her grandmother was years before and save her family?