Who in their right mind wants to be Queen? Frustrated by an old enemy and distracted by border rumblings, Aliah really doesn't have time to deal with a disobedient daughter.

Tried of being told what she can and can't do, Princess Mina rails against the constraints of her position. Why can't her mother understand that all she wants to do is join the guards and travel the land?

As Queen Aliah weaves family tales, of princesses and witches, boys who disappear and humans who can fly, will her daughter realize the importance of these stories and rise to the challenge? And will she do it in time to face the new threat to their home?

Admina's Argument is created by Vivienne Lee Fraser, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Admina's Argument

Anders allowed Nene to pass then blocked the doorway before Amelia could exit. Looking into his face, her stomach clenched - had she misjudged Anders' willingness to take her guest with them to market today?


'Is there a problem with Nene coming with us?' she asked. 'There is plenty of room in the back.'


'Sorry? How can you tell?' Did Anders have some magical ability himself? Did he know she could use magic? Tensing, Amelia searched his face for some clue.


'Just look at her. She dresses like one of those women who live in the Tangled Woods, and everyone knows they are all witches,' Anders whispered.


Amelia's shoulders slumped with relief. 'Tosh! She's an elderly traveller who I offered hospitality to last night, and a lift into Port Marden today.'


'I'm telling you, she's a witch.' Anders' lips curled in distaste. 'If she's caught with us then we will be tainted by association.'


Chapter 39: The Question of Magic III