Rose has just begun her magical training―is she ready to rescue a missing princess? Not all magic is used for good… Rose's whole life has changed in a matter of weeks. Once a lonely orphan, now she's an apprentice to the King's chief magician! But as Rose's magical abilities blossom, she's still uneasy about her new powers―and learns the hard way that power often comes at a price. When the Princess vanishes, rumors of dark magic fly through the city, casting doubt and suspicion on everyone with magical powers. Even Rose's friends don't seem to trust her anymore. Now Rose must find the missing girl. Can she shatter the power of an evil magician before all is lost? Praise for Rose : "Magic, mystery, adventure, and friendship―this book has it all."― Books for Kids "One of those pure unqualified delights that I dearly hope folks will read."― A Fuse 8 Production Gr 4–6—Set in 19th century England, in a world full of magicians, Rose is an orphan working as a servant/magician's apprentice to Mr. Aloysius Fountain, the king's magician and close advisor. When the king's daughter, Jade, almost gets kidnapped, magic is suspected and Mr. Fountain and his household, along with the town's magicians, are all suspects. At the same time, a horrible winter sets in and Jade disappears a second time, this time without a trace. Enlisted to help her master solve the case, Rose discovers that her life and the lives of many others are in great danger if Jade isn't found. Can Rose and Mr. Fountain solve the case in time? The characters in this book are likable and entertaining while the plot is well-developed. The smooth transitions from chapter to chapter, the suspense, and tension of the story easily draw the reader into Rose's unique world and keep them wanting to know what will happen next. Fans of princesses, magic, fantasy, and mystery will not be disappointed with this sequel.—Kira Moody, Whitmore Public Library, Salt Lake City, UT "Webb shines...in her depiction of the gradations of status and power both up- and downstairs...Enjoyable magical adventure enlivened by an engaging group of secondary characters from all backgrounds and realms" ― Kirkus Reviews " Settling into the story felt like putting on my favorite cozy sweatshirt and finding it to be even better than I remembered." ― Sharon the Librarian Holly Webb has written more than one hundred books, inlcuding the critically acclaimed Rose series. She worked for five years as a children’s fiction editor before deciding to become a writer. She lives in Reading with her husband and three small children. Visit holly-webb.com.