Briar Woods (Re-working)
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Last published Fri, Jun 6, 2025
Thea D'Lanquet can fight as well as any man. While her aunt would rather her learn to be the lady she is expected to be, Thea would much rather spend her days riding her horse and shooting her bow. But what can you expect, when you're mother dies when you are young and you are left to be raised by your father who was a commander in the king's army.
When her father, the Baron D'Lanquet, and her brother Freddy go missing, Thea knows it is up to her to find them. After months of searching, everyone including Sir Gregory, her father's most trusted man, have given up hope.
Something deep within, tells Thea to keep searching, that her father and brother are still alive, and that the answers she seeks are in the enchanted forest known as Briar Woods.
But is her sworn enemy really her ally?
Can she trust those that are meant to protect her?
Will she find her father and brother before it's too late!?
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