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

      THE DAY had disappeared, and Lucas hadn't even noticed. He still hadn't recovered from the morning, and yet somehow the gloaming was upon them. Bonfires speckled the crazy-jane patchwork of distant fields--some of the villagers already celebrating the first day of harvesting--while the smaller specks of torches in between indicated that some were still laboring. Lucas didn't blame them--he didn't trust the good weather to last, either. The straw and grain crops had been cut and laid in the sun to dry today, but if it rained again before they were able to stack and bale it....


      At least the vineyards and orchards were safe, according to Auntie Del. Which would have been unbelievable before this morning--Lucas had been out to the vineyards only days ago; he *knew* there had already been mildew, and mildew didn't just magically go aw--


Chapter 31