Carlyn has spent his whole life as a servant to the wandering story-teller Vervain. When Vervain dies suddenly, Carlyn is left with nothing but questions—about who he is, where he came from, and why he was bound to Vervain in the first place.
His search for answers draws him to a mysterious castle cloaked in enchantment, where Linnet—a spirited girl--is trapped in service to a bitter Queen. The Queen will stop at nothing to restore her lost youth, and her only hope lies in a powerful staff known as Alchan’s Bane. But when Carlyn learns Vervain was accused of stealing it years ago, he refuses to believe the man he loved was a thief.
Now Carlyn must uncover the truth hidden beneath layers of sorcery and lies before the Queen’s dark plan is complete. Along the way, Carlyn will discover not just the secrets of his past, but the strength of his own heart.
A tale of courage, friendship, and the fight against impossible odds—perfect for fans of dark fairytales and magical quests.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
His search for answers draws him to a mysterious castle cloaked in enchantment, where Linnet—a spirited girl--is trapped in service to a bitter Queen. The Queen will stop at nothing to restore her lost youth, and her only hope lies in a powerful staff known as Alchan’s Bane. But when Carlyn learns Vervain was accused of stealing it years ago, he refuses to believe the man he loved was a thief.
Now Carlyn must uncover the truth hidden beneath layers of sorcery and lies before the Queen’s dark plan is complete. Along the way, Carlyn will discover not just the secrets of his past, but the strength of his own heart.
A tale of courage, friendship, and the fight against impossible odds—perfect for fans of dark fairytales and magical quests.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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