The Steerswoman

About “The Steerswoman”

"If you ask, she must answer." This rule is central to the steerswomen, who must always tell the truth when questioned. In return, others must answer their questions honestly. This tradition allows the steerswomen to gather knowledge about the world. Rowan, a steerswoman, begins asking questions about a strange object, leading to discoveries that grow more dangerous. She must flee or fight for her life, as the steerswomen have never been allowed to know about magic. The novel, published in 1989 by Rosemary Kirstein, is the first in a series. It is a story about curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. The book is praised for inspiring a love of science and discovery.