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

      Lucas set his teeth. "Mister Scontun--if that's even your name. I've several bones to pick with you, it would seem." He took a bold step in. "What are you doing here? Did you follow me?"


      Mister Scontun held up his hand and shook his head. "This 'follow' I know not. No rain, I know. I help. I trade."


      "So you do know the language." Lucas felt his chest puff out and his chin lift. "A-ha! I knew you were up to something. I was willing to ignore that you broke into my house and not report it to the constables, because I thought you were only a harmless nutter. But I've lately had cause to change my opinion." He narrowed his eyes. "Are you Slade's father? If that's even his real name."


      Mister Scontun was squinting at Lucas through the dark, a decided kink to his brow. "Con-staaa-bull. Nut-ter." With a shake of his head and a sigh, he reached into his coat pocket and pulled out--


Chapter 21