The Queen's Poisoner (The Kingfountain Series Book 1) - Plot & Excerpts
The little boy had been petted and coddled before. Now he was shunned and scolded. Monah Stirling was replaced with a stern old woman by the name of Jewel who did not suffer him to explore the grounds, was too gouty to climb tower steps or walk the corridors with him more than once a day, and kept him on a short leash, predominately in the kitchen, where a new addition had soured the haven. Owen was surprised to find Mancini had taken up residence in the palace. Liona had explained in hushed tones that the man was a spy for the king, part of the Espion, and that he had been stationed at the palace to keep an eye on Owen. And so Liona and Drew had withdrawn their tenderness, fearful that the king would discover their role in Owen’s escape. Mancini said very little to Owen, but he gave him knowing little smirks and winks that seemed almost threatening, as if he were daring the boy to misbehave so he’d have an excuse to report him to Ratcliffe. Occasionally he’d stomp his boot suddenly, like he’d done with the pigeons, just to see Owen start.
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