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

Amelia did not even wait for the sun to wake her the next morning. In the predawn light she milked the cow and saddled her horse. Amelia opened the door and was met by Kayla, who was up and stoking the fire. The girl jumped at the sound of the door opening.


'Where is Nene?' she asked, her voice barely carrying over the scraping of the coals.


As Amelia recounted the events of the previous night, the young girl huddled in a chair, wrapping her arms protectively around herself.


Amelia made them some breakfast and, as the girl ate, she outlined her plan. Kayla's hands shook as raised the spoon to her lips. She placed it back in her bowl with a thunk before she announced, 'I will come with you. I can help.'


'No, please. You will be safer here.' Amelia would not be able to get what she needed in Port Marden without becoming Amalie again, and the fewer people who knew her by that name the better.


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