'Luke Aylen is a brilliant storyteller.' - Patrick Regan OBE, CEO and founder of Kintsugi Hope Deep in the heart of Presadia's Great Forest lie many secrets, including the ancient ruins of a once-magnificent palace. A chance encounter with a bedraggled stranger and the discovery of broken shards of a magical mirror lead Antimony, an unusually tall dwarf, on a journey of discovery. Amazingly, he soon finds himself in charge of a growing community, which is determined to bring restoration to the palace. Can Antimony juggle the responsibilities and disagreements that have suddenly been thrust upon him, while also confronting shocking truths about his own complicated past? This unexpected adventure brings the oversized dwarf face to face with a mysterious elf known as the Usurper, a violent opponent of the exiled king. Antimony and his unlikely group must overcome tremendous odds if they are to restore what was broken and bring peace back to Presadia. Will they succeed, and will the king ever return to his rightful place? Revisit the magical world of Presidia, which is full of elves, dwarves and dragons in this exciting sequel to The Mirror and the Mountain.

A magical story of one dwarf's quest to restore the King's palace.

About the Author
Luke Aylen is a children's fantasy author who lives in Bristol. He studies and writes at Trinity College and from his DIY camper van, usually with a cup of tea on hand. He loves building magical worlds with words and telling stories that excite, delight or change people. He is a multi-award-winning film-maker, has a background in performing arts, and was formally responsible for creativity at Spring Harvest. Now his focus is on writing and training to be a vicar in the Church of England. He is the author of The Mirror and the Mountain and The Forgotten Palace.


Book Information
ISBN 9781782642794
Author Luke Aylen
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Lion Fiction
Publisher SPCK Publishing