Set in early 20th-century America, Rising From Ashes is a tale of power, betrayal, and redemption, where espionage and hidden agendas shape history. At its heart is the Pinkerton Department of Investigative Affairs (PDIA)-a shadowy organization posing as a federal agency while secretly working to overthrow the U.S. government. Behind its façade, the PDIA serves as the covert military arm of the Court of Owls, a powerful institution determined to maintain global stability-by any means necessary. Eliza Victoria Daniels never imagined she'd be drawn into a war of spies and political intrigue. Once broken by the loss of her children and a brutal divorce from ruthless Senator David J. Richards Sr., she is thrust into the PDIA's world by Duke Arin J. Smiths of France. Charismatic yet haunted, Arin sees potential in Eliza, choosing her as his successor and training her in espionage. As their bond deepens, an undeniable yet fraught romance emerges, filled with scars and unspoken fears. But within the PDIA, secrets fester. Its disgraced founder, Prince Jamie L. Read of France, still controls its fate from the shadows. His influence is undeniable, as is his forbidden love with Dr. Kipp A. Price, the agency's Chief Medical Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the Court of Owls. Their hidden relationship adds intrigue as whispers of dissent threaten the empire they built. Eliza's rise draws the attention of Keith S. Gunvald, the PDIA's third-in-command and a master manipulator. Once Jamie's trusted ally, Keith secretly works as a double agent for Richards, feeding him information and plotting the Court's downfall. As rumors of a traitor spread, Eliza must navigate a deadly game of deception before the PDIA crumbles. As betrayal festers and tensions rise, Jamie's plan to dismantle American dominance nears its final stage. Eliza must decide: embrace the shadows or risk everything to uncover the truth. Only those who rise from the ashes will shape the future.