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What if Macbeth and Lady Macbeth had a daughter? What if Macbeth, in search of only sons, had this daughter put out for the wild animals to devour? And finally, what if said daughter was saved by one of the weird sisters and raised in a secret wood? Klein’s historical drama is based on the suggestion of a daughter surviving and becoming a key player in the outcome of Scotland’s future. Albia has no idea who she really is and what her powers are; when she finds out will she seek revenge or justice? Elements from the original tragedy and the vivid descriptions of everyday life to the battle field brings new meaning to the roles that females played in history during the middle ages. Albia is a young woman who seeks the truth about her own history, questions her future and acts upon her present. This timeless theme makes for a satisfying read that would be an asset in any English class, maybe even as a compare/contrast to the original “childless” couple. It doesn’t hurt that there is a little romance thrown in for Albia as well. The girl on the cover is magnificent in her armor. Cynthia Cruz, Howenstine High School.