Lucy races against time and magic in this sequel to the "richly and
thoughtfully written" (Publishers Weekly) Chantress.
Lucy is the last Chantress, the only remaining girl who can sing magic
into the world. Since she defeated the evil Lord Scargrave, England has
changed--and not for the better. With crops failing and the people
rebelling, Lucy is called urgently back to King Henry's court. His Inner
Council is convinced that making gold through alchemy will save England.
But a critical element to the alchemical process has been stolen. Lucy
is tasked with finding it with her magic...or else. And until she
succeeds, the castle is on lockdown.
Court too has changed. Scargrave's brutal Chantress Hunter has become
King Henry's closest advisor. Lucy's beloved Nat has fallen out of favor
and is shunned by his colleagues. Worst of all, Lucy's magic has
deserted her. She can no longer hear the song spells at court, and must
find a way to access her powers soon--or be accused of treason.
Amy Butler Greenfield returns to the volatile world of Chantress for
an exciting tale that weaves together courtly intrigue, mystery,
romance, magic, and music.