Quenelda has always had a magical bond with her dragons and her greatest wish is to fly one and fight alongside her father in the war against the hobgoblins. Root's greatest wish is to avoid fearsome fire breathing dragons at all costs so when he is appointed as Quenelda's squire sparks start to fly. Despite these differences an unexpected friendship is forged and when Dragon's Dome is besieged by a deadly plot this unlikely duo must find a way to defeat the dark forces.
From the moment that she is born Quenelda is marked out as being special. Taken away to the safety and security of Dragon's Dome she is bought up amongst dragons and their riders, the most hardened of warriors. Tangnost, the Dwarfen dragon master is her tutor and mentor, from him she learns the skills of looking after dragons, the medicines that will heal and cure and of the battles that are fought against the evil hobgoblins. Outside the dome there are battles, ancient magic and treachery of the worst kind. Inside the dome Quenelda uses her unusual gift to whisper to the dragons, grows into a young lady and accepts her reluctant squire Root. They will face dangers beyond their imagining in an epic battle of man and dragon versus hobgoblin and ancient magic.
In this sweeping novel of fantasy, action, adventure and the coming of age, the reader will find beautiful dragons, feisty heroines, and epic battles. There is magic, treachery and action alongside moments of tenderness and humour. This is a world that immerses its reader in its magnificence and danger, compelling reading. The dragons inspire awe and a smile at their insightful names, the children are strong and feisty, the dwarves typically stubborn and the hobgoblins suitably nasty.
This book is certain to have instant appeal and with the promise of ten full page illustrations from the supremely talented David Wyatt it is one to look out for.