The Companion’s Tale – The Wordmage’s Tales Book 1

Life pulled the rug out from under Elaine’s feet, but how can she find her balance again when all meaning has been wiped out?

Elaine is thrown in the deep end and her life unravels before her eyes when the princess she serves dies in a tragic accident. All of a sudden, Elaine doesn’t have a purpose. Alone and drifting, she realises the princess’ death may not have been an accident at all, and things spiral even further into chaos.

Can Elaine find herself in the midst of it all, or will she let the stream tug her into yet another life not of her choosing? And what of Raymond Dart, the king’s chief investigator with a reputation for being the hardest, most intimidating man in the kingdom? Is the kindness he shows Elaine real or is he acting to get her to confess to a crime she did not commit? Elaine doesn’t know what to believe and her life could be on the line if she misses a step.

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I don’t know how Astrid gets me so attached to her characters in so few words. Her characters are always beacons of light and hope in worlds that do not give them the best opportunities, and they find the strength in themselves to demand better from their surroundings.

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★★★★★
I really enjoyed this story about fighting for what you wish for, and learning to control your life. Great characters, interesting story and very sweet romance. Highly recommend!

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Many of us allow opportunities to pass us by or we even fail to recognize them to begin with. In this regard, the author developed the two main characters well when she portrayed their internal struggles.

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