Description

Every spring, Aurelius Harrow returns to the Statuary with tales from his travels. This year, he brings back more than rumors.Tupper Meadowsweet has kept his promise to be brave and do his best. But during the spring when he turns thirteen, Aurelius complicates life in the Statuary. Master Freydolf must rely on his young servant more than ever as they spend a season dealing with runaways, star-crossed lovers, skittish villagers, and rumors of a thirteenth magical mountain. Master-marked statues have a mind of their own, and Morven is looking to her future. Brothers are needed for back-up. Sisters have their say. And in their midst is a quiet little mystery-Tupper himself-for the lad's affinity for stone defies explanation. Cozy Fantasy. Slice-of-Life. Found Family.