All Lucas Tripp wants is good weather for the upcoming harvest, suitable matches for his six older sisters, a little money leftover at the end of the month, to never ever come within brushing distance of ascension to the throne, and more quality time with Alex. That’s not so much to ask for, right? Oh, and for his dog to listen to him. And for his cat to stop plotting against him. And for his mother to stop being disappointed in him. And for his sister Clara to someday forgive him for stealing Alex away from her. Not that Lucas did that!

When Clara’s new suitor suddenly disappears, Lucas is drawn into an adventure of a lifetime—kicking and screaming all the way. Magical beings traipsing through portals, missing princes, breaking and entering, suspicious magicians, and arsey cousins doesn’t really cover the rest of it, but give Lucas time; he’ll come up with more.

The Queen's Librarian is created by Carole Cummings, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

The Queen's Librarian

       "What a morning!" Nan said as she arrived. With a glance and a roll of the eyes at Laurie, she dropped an unenthusiastic curtsy and then ignored him. "Lucas! Alex! How nice to see you both." She gave them a genuine smile and then kissed Mother on the cheek. "Here, now, Anice, do let go of your grandmother, she is not a tree, Stillwell, that's lace, use your handkerchief, and Violet, honestly, will you please keep your clothes *on* for five minutes!"


      Violet already had her shoes and stockings off and was working on her petticoats.


      "We have a royal guest." Mother had apparently recovered enough to make it sound posh and imperious. "Show your manners, children."


      Nan gave Laurie another look, then looked at her children in their various stages of unmannerly behavior and waved a hand. "Curtsy, curtsy, bow," she said to Laurie then dismissed him.


      "Why, Nan." Laurie's smirk was wry, "I'm touched."


Chapter 12