Part of Ranger's Apprentice, book 15
First published 2020
Will Treaty and his apprentice Maddie receive an urgent summons to Castle Araluen. They discover that Gallica's prince has vanished, reportedly captured by the formidable Baron Joubert de Lassigny. King Duncan faces a dilemma. Sending troops to Gallica could trigger war, but the kingdom has requested assistance. The solution lies with the Ranger Corps. Will and Maddie assume false identities as traveling jongleurs, posing as father and daughter. Maddie must rely on her knife throwing abilities to maintain their cover while drawing upon her ranger training to accomplish their objective. The undercover operation carries significant dangers, and their journey presents additional threats. Maddie and Will must employ every skill they possess to locate and free the prince. Meanwhile, the arrogant Baron threatens to expose their mission, potentially endangering their lives and their entire kingdom.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Castle Araluen, Gallica
304 pages · Kindle Edition · Penguin Books