Homeless, hungry, and with one foot in the grave, MacMillia was plucked from the streets by Riviereโenigmatic proprietor of a magical antiques shop and curseโdispelling service. After Riviere removed the curse that had condemned her to life on the street, MacMillia took up a job as Riviereโs new assistant. While helping Riviere buy, sell, and dispel for all manner ofโฆeclectic patrons, MacMillia will learn about the true power of prayersโand the curses they become. Their first job: investigate an impossibly lucky, ashen-haired girl cleaning out everyone at the local casinoโฆ