It's been two years since Boy met up with Lexi, Pompio and the other members of The Wandering Star Theatre Company. Now, thanks to the patronage of Queen Gertrude, they are the most influential theatre company in the mighty city of Ravalan. Meanwhile, Boy's sand-into-water invention has becomes a roaring success and now he's moved on to a device that will convert the sun's rays into solar power.
But then, without warning, Queen Gertrude dies - and her successor, her nephew Flatus, arrives to take control of the city. It soon becomes apparent that Flatus is nothing like his aunt. He's shallow, mean-spirited and obsessed with wealth. He thinks nothing of the people he rules over and is determined to make them all work harder for half the pay. What's more, he makes no secret of the fact that he thinks Boy is a complete fool for not selling his invention to the highest bidder - and as for the theatre, he can see no reason for its existence.
But Flatus also has secrets. Who is the mysterious prisoner he keeps in a secluded tower, a man who is forced to wear an iron mask that completely hides his features from the world? Boy and Lexi realise that if they are to have any kind of future in Ravalan, they need to uncover the truth...
This fast, funny and frantic sequel to The Book of Secrets, is a Kindle exclusive.
Genre: Thriller
But then, without warning, Queen Gertrude dies - and her successor, her nephew Flatus, arrives to take control of the city. It soon becomes apparent that Flatus is nothing like his aunt. He's shallow, mean-spirited and obsessed with wealth. He thinks nothing of the people he rules over and is determined to make them all work harder for half the pay. What's more, he makes no secret of the fact that he thinks Boy is a complete fool for not selling his invention to the highest bidder - and as for the theatre, he can see no reason for its existence.
But Flatus also has secrets. Who is the mysterious prisoner he keeps in a secluded tower, a man who is forced to wear an iron mask that completely hides his features from the world? Boy and Lexi realise that if they are to have any kind of future in Ravalan, they need to uncover the truth...
This fast, funny and frantic sequel to The Book of Secrets, is a Kindle exclusive.
Genre: Thriller
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