Panther and Serpent, Eagle and Owl

Alexandra is worried: it's a dangerous time for her father to be the Spartan army's general. With numerous consecutive defeats from the once proud army, rumours are spreading about a so-called "Wisdom's curse". With the army's superstitious captain, will Alexandra's father ever be safe?
Aquilina is distraught: two days ago, a fisherman found her mother's body in Rome's river Tiber, amd deliverd the news the next day, the same day her father was elected a Senator. When it is revealed that the Emperor's murder is down to one traitor in the Senate, Aquilina begins to wonder if she will be completely orphaned after his next meeting.
Freyja is famished: it's been months since the harvest failed, and the village of Serpent's Rock is slowly dying. Her father, the village chief, has already left Sweeden in hope of finding a new home for the villagers. When she sees the huge storm brewing over the sea, she thinks it's an omen from stealing the beautiful brooche from the village shrine.
Bastet is oblivious: she knows not why her father has disappeared, nor of the war that is threatening to take place outside her backyard! With the help of a few new friends, can she uncover the secrets behind her family name, Panther, and possibly use this to unite Egypt's two kingdoms for good?
Can all four girls learn to control an ancient gift; before it becomes a curse?