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

      "Majesty," Cr醱a put in, warning.


      The Queen lifted an eyebrow, and Cr醱a shut his mouth. 


      Lucas peered up at his aunt as he sidled in close to her. "Impressive."


      "You should see when I'm compelled to stop him from turning Laurie into something untoward," she muttered back. She paged through some of the book as Lucas peered around her shoulder. There wasn't a whole lot to it--several sets of pages that looked like long, intricate spells, and then some babble about buried gold and treacherous royalty who tried to steal it. The Queen shook her head. "If I never hear the name 'Booths Brinley' again for as long as I live, I shall be a happy woman."


      "You and me both." Lucas paused. "Um. I mean man. A happy *man*."


      "Yes dear." The Queen snapped the book shut. "So. I am willing to accept responsibility for the apparent treachery of one of the Realm's subjects for our part in this... business. Will that do?"


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