The Spell and the Scythe (Merrydian's Gate, #2)
Author: A. E. Wright
Category: Fantasy
Published: 2015
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Read OnlineThe Spell and the Scythe is the second novel in the enchanting Merrydian's Gate series. Having unwittingly awoken the evil and powerful Agrona, Violet must take responsibility for the repercussions of her actions. Aided by the cantankerous Merrydian, Violet must find a way to save the people of Falinn Galdur. The question is, how far is Violet willing to go to put right her wrongs?Falinn Galdur has been plunged into oppression and the threat of a war which could bring its inhabitants to their knees, the witch Agrona has arisen. Violet Knight, heir to Merrydian the world’s most powerful wizard, finds herself in an unconceivably difficult position. Having unwittingly awoken the witch she must master the magic within to fight the forces of evil that conspire against her in an attempt to steal her heart.Merrydian knows that Violet is too inexperienced and that Agrona’s power is too great. The only solution Merrydian can find is a spell. A spell that will increase Violet’s magical ability, giving her a fighting chance against Agrona but that spell is also a hex. Not only will the spell curse Violet but the three essential ingredients to perform the spell are protected by dangerous creatures not easily overcome by a teenage girl and her elderly wizard ancestor. Just how far is Violet willing to go in order to right her wrongs, free the people of Falinn Galdur and stop Agrona before she can turn her attention toward the rest of the world.