Accidental Heroes: The Rogues 1

Description

In the city, strange things happen. People disappear, trees sprout overnight. But no one believes in magic. No, to believe in magic would be disloyal... The devious Lord Rump and his granddaughter, Duckling, need a disposable boy, and Pummel, a farm boy looking for work in the city, fits the bill perfectly. Duckling is happy to tangle him in her grandpa's web, as long as Grandpa keeps his promise - that this is his very last Scheme. Lord Rump's machinations take both children into the Strong-hold of Berren - where time has stopped and no one can leave - and before long they are entwined in a plot to kill the heir to the Faithful Throne. If they want to protect the Young Margrave, and save themselves from an awful death, Duckling and Pummel must learn to use the magic that no one else believes in.

Lian Tanner has been dynamited while scuba diving and arrested while busking. She once spent a week in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, hunting for a Japanese soldier left over from the Second World War. She likes secrets, old bones, and animals that are not what they seem. Nowadays she lives by the beach in southern Tasmania with a large fluffy tomcat called Harry-le-beau.

'The first in a new series by the bestselling author of The Keepers series, this book has all the key ingredients of another spellbinding adventure. ...a wonderfully gripping tale with believable characters and interesting twists.' four stars, Books & Publishing 'Reading this book was so much fun! From the very first page, you are engrossed in the adventures ... Full of magic and mayhem, this is a book that you will find hard to put down.' Tracey Mills, Booktopia 'The Rogues is a delight. Thrilling, mysterious and highly original, with characters who breathe warmth and humour into every page.' Jaclyn Moriarty, award-winning author of the Kingdoms and Empires series