Amy Butler Greenfield

Chantress Alchemy Amy Butler Greenfield

Brief Description: "Lucy, a chantress who works magic by singing, is called to court to find a lost instrument of Alchemy. But her magic isn't working properly"--Marc Notes: Sequel to: Chantress.; Lucy, a chantress who works magic by singing, is called to court to find a lost instrument of Alchemy. But her magic isn't working properly--; Provided by publisher.; Ages 12 up. Publisher Marketing: Lucy races against time and magic in this sequel to the "richly and thoughtfully written" ("Publishers Weekly") "Chantress." Lucy is the last Chantress, the only remaining girl who can sing magic into the world. Since she defeated the evil Lord Scargrave, England has changed--and not for the better. With crops failing and the people rebelling, Lucy is called urgently back to King Henry's court. His Inner Council is convinced that making gold through alchemy will save England. But a critical element to the alchemical process has been stolen. Lucy is tasked with finding it with her magic...or else. And until she succeeds, the castle is on lockdown. Court too has changed. Scargrave's brutal Chantress Hunter has become King Henry's closest advisor. Lucy's beloved Nat has fallen out of favor and is shunned by his colleagues. Worst of all, Lucy's magic has deserted her. She can no longer hear the song spells at court, and must find a way to access her powers soon--or be accused of treason. Amy Butler Greenfield returns to the volatile world of "Chantress "for an exciting tale that weaves together courtly intrigue, mystery, romance, magic, and music. Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2014 (EAN 9781442457072, Hardcover)

Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2014 (EAN 9781442457072, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 110 (EAN 9781442457072, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Greenfield, Amy Butler Amy Butler Greenfield's grandfather and great-grandfather were dyers, and she has long been fascinated by the history of color. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in the Adirondacks and graduated from Williams College. As a Marshall Scholar at Oxford, she studied imperial Spain and Renaissance Europe. She now lives with her husband near Boston.