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Emmett Farmer is an ordinary young man, on his way to taking over the family farm when he is struck with a mysterious illness. When he recovers he finds a call to become a Binder’s apprentice, that his family cannot ignore. While binding is held by superstition in the surrounding area, Emmett commits to the trade and is set on a winding path as he learns the truth behind the power of books.