The Scribe's Secret
(2024)(The second book in the Scribe's Chronicles series)
A novel by Daleena Taylor
Astrid's quiet life as a scribe in a secluded monastery is upended when she stumbles upon an ancient royal decree hidden deep within the archives. The document hints at the existence of a long-lost heir to the throne—a revelation that could change the fate of the kingdom forever.
When Lucien, a nobleman disguised as a scholar, arrives at the monastery, Astrid shares her discovery with him. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth. As they delve deeper into the monastery’s labyrinth of forgotten manuscripts, their bond strengthens, transforming from cautious collaboration into a blossoming romance.
But their search attracts the attention of rival nobles and deadly conspirators who will stop at nothing to claim the throne. In a kingdom on the brink of political chaos, Astrid and Lucien must make a choice—protect the rightful heir, or risk everything for the safety of those they love.
The Scribe’s Secret is a tale of hidden identities, high-stakes intrigue, and a love forged in the crucible of adventure.
Book 2 in The Scribe's Chronicles, a series of short standalone YA no spice fantasies set in the same realm.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
When Lucien, a nobleman disguised as a scholar, arrives at the monastery, Astrid shares her discovery with him. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth. As they delve deeper into the monastery’s labyrinth of forgotten manuscripts, their bond strengthens, transforming from cautious collaboration into a blossoming romance.
But their search attracts the attention of rival nobles and deadly conspirators who will stop at nothing to claim the throne. In a kingdom on the brink of political chaos, Astrid and Lucien must make a choice—protect the rightful heir, or risk everything for the safety of those they love.
The Scribe’s Secret is a tale of hidden identities, high-stakes intrigue, and a love forged in the crucible of adventure.
Book 2 in The Scribe's Chronicles, a series of short standalone YA no spice fantasies set in the same realm.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy