Heart of Gold

Magical genius Aubrey Fitzwilliam is about to become involved in a convoluted series of adventures ... for a change.

At a loss after finishing their end-of-year exams, Aubrey and George travel to the Gallian capital, Lutetia, where it so happens that the lovely Caroline is studying natural history.

Aubrey wants to pursue a cure for his condition - though his family have other ideas, and he's soon burdened with a royal mystery to solve, old letters to procure, a missing ornithologist to locate and a spot of diplomatic espionage. These tasks should keep Aubrey occupied - but that would be underestimating Aubrey's sense of curiosity and uncanny knack of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Someone is stealing people's souls and turning them into mindless monsters, and the country's magical lifeline, the Heart of Gold, has been stolen, leaving the city in chaos. Aubrey, George, and a somewhat reluctant Caroline are on the case . . .

Michael Pryor has published a number of fantasy books and over forty short stories, from literary fiction to science fiction to slapstick humour. Michael has been shortlisted four times for the Aurealis Awards (including for BLAZE OF GLORY), has been nominated for a Ditmar award, and two of his books have been CBCA Notable Books. Most recently Michael has co-created (with Paul Collins) the highly successful Quentaris Chronicles. He is currently writing titles in the LAWS OF MAGIC series for older readers, and the CHRONICLES OF KRANGOR series for younger readers.

Random House Australia
Author: Michael Pryor
ISBN: 9781741661309 / 1741661307
RRP: $17.95