This book, the second in the Clever Girl series, loops back to Tirzah’s years in Byzantium, and forward to her progress in the ‘hinterlands’. Achtriel’s life also progresses, exposing her to new, and sometimes difficult, experiences. The mystery of the Byzantine’s flight deepens.

 

As Tirzah finds her feet, via a profitable venture, the duke’s meddling causes Achtriel unsettling ordeals and revelations. A royal rhyming competition leads to skullduggery and upheaval for both girls. Now the object of romantic attention, Achtriel must confront societal expectations for girls and women.

 

Jeannie Troll Muller is a clinical social worker and creative person residing in Santa Cruz CA. She is surrounded by wonderful family, friends and creatures.

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