The beloved author of Holes presents his first adult novel, a modern fantasy classic of forbidden love, a crumbling kingdom, and the unexpected magic all around us. Long ago and far away (and somewhere south of France) lies the kingdom of Esquaveta.There,PrincessTullia is in nearly as much peril as her struggling kingdom. Esquaveta desperately needs to forge an alliance, and to that end,Tullia's father has arranged a marriage between her and an odious prince.
However,one month before the "wedding of the century", Tullia falls in love with a lowly apprentice scribe. The king turns to Anatole, his much-maligned magician. Anatole promises to conjure up a potion that will ensure Tullia agrees to the wedding. Thus the marriage -and the kingdom (and of equal importance to Anatole - his reputation) will be saved. But is it worth it, if he has to betray the princess ?
The beloved author of Holes presents his first adult novel, a modern fantasy classic of forbidden love, a crumbling kingdom, and the unexpected magic all around us. Long ago and far away (and somewhere south of France) lies the kingdom of Esquaveta.There,PrincessTullia is in nearly as much peril as her struggling kingdom. Esquaveta desperately needs to forge an alliance, and to that end,Tullia's father has arranged a marriage between her and an odious prince.
However,one month before the "wedding of the century", Tullia falls in love with a lowly apprentice scribe. The king turns to Anatole, his much-maligned magician. Anatole promises to conjure up a potion that will ensure Tullia agrees to the wedding. Thus the marriage -and the kingdom (and of equal importance to Anatole - his reputation) will be saved. But is it worth it, if he has to betray the princess ?