The Spymaster's Apprentice

A novella.

Karen Healey and Robyn Fleming revisit their stunning Hidden Histories universe a few years after THE EMPRESS OF TIMBRA!

"Father was in his office. It felt like a blessing on a day full of curses when I heard his voice calling me in. He was frowning at a pamphlet. 'What do you think about—' he began, and then, his gaze sharper, 'What’s happened?'

'Remember how I swore that I’d never help a prisoner escape their sentence again without asking you first?'

'It’s very clear in my mind.'

'Well, she’s not sentenced. Or a prisoner, yet. And I am asking.'

Taver is growing up and learning his craft, neither of which is easy – particularly when the two combine to force some hard choices. When an old enemy needs his help, Taver must find a balance between law and justice. Get ready for blacksmiths, pirates, chores, awkward conversations, and deadly politics in this exciting novella.