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.

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The Queen's Librarian

       "OHHHHH," SAID Laurie as they arrived at the great red bridge that spanned the river and marked the boundary of the village. "*Red* Bridge. I see." He grinned then took in the incredulous stares of Lucas and Alex. "...What?"


      Lucas only shook his head and turned to Alex. "I can see the mill wheel from here. I say we start there."


      Alex reached out and took hold of Saffron's reins. "You absolutely are not showing up at Slade's--if this is indeed where we'll find him--on a Sun's Day and at nearly sunset. They'll be sitting down to supper, and if your mother gets wind of it, she'll be scandalized and you'll never hear the end of it."


      "I'm never going to hear the end of it now!"


      "If we find him and fix it, it'll be forgotten by the time the handfasting rolls around. You'll see."


      "If they're just sitting down to supper," Laurie piped in, "maybe they'll invite us to sit down with them."


Chapter 18