
By Nicola Davies, Beth Holland (Illustrator)
Part of the Shadows and Light series
A servant's forbidden curiosity about mysterious eels leads to magical discoveries.
Nant, bound to a harsh master, can't resist the allure of the returning silver eels each autumn. Her questions about their origins and destinations stir trouble and magic. As she delves deeper, Nant faces a choice: remain silent or uncover secrets that could change everything. What mysteries lie beneath the surface, and what price will she pay for her curiosity? Prepare for a journey filled with enchantment and spine-tingling revelations.
Bound to serve a cruel master, Nant’s curiosity never fails to get her into trouble. Some questions she had learned it was best not to ask, but every autumn the silver eels return, and so do her questions. Where do they come from? And where do they go? Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine.
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