Stalks of Gold by Celeste Baxendell

Magic isn’t a solution; it’s a trap.

If Aurelia ever comes across magic, she’s supposed to run in the other direction. Life is no longer so simple. If the tower door opens, and she doesn’t have any gold, her life will be forfeit.

The only person who can help her is the mysterious stranger who appeared on her doorstep. Taking his deal means she might live, but what will she sacrifice in order to do it?

Sandor has successfully kept Aurelia away from the king and the truth for years, but it was all for nothing. Is the king truly so desperate, he’s willing to believe such nonsense as a girl who can spin straw into gold?

If Aurelia was a witch, Sandor would know… unless he’s not the only one keeping secrets.

The trap is springing shut. Sandor is the only one who can save her… or so he thinks. Is the king the real threat, or is there something more sinister lurking in the shadows?

Category: Fantasy – Fairy Tales