In the realm of Granvale, there's an ancient myth about the beating heart of the planet. Many believe that the planet is sentient-and that it is angered by the tyranny of Granvale's queen, Penelope. While the other kingdoms of their world are known for dragons, gryphons, and dolphins, the people of Granvale are magically bonded with one special creature-the unicorn. This extraordinary bond has been corrupted by Penelope's insistence that unicorns remain subservient to their riders.
The unicorn Kimanga and her rider, Kalus, don't believe in Penelope's restrictions. They know that humans and unicorns must be equal for the magical bond to work. And their rebellion runs even deeper, further rousing the queen's anger. Kimanga loves the stallion Athler, and unicorns are forbidden to love horses. When Penelope discovers the truth, Kimanga, Athler, and Kalus are forced to flee to the border between Granvale and Draconia, the dragon kingdom.
In this strange and enchanted place, the three will discover the truth behind the mythology of their planet. It will take the combined efforts of both kingdoms to find balance and harmony once again and bring light and laughter back to Granvale.
About the Author: Daphne Ashling Purpus has spent her life reading, writing, and teaching. She has retired from her long career as a librarian and teacher but could never retire from her love of the written word. Purpus now volunteers as a tutor for an alternative local high school, Student Link.
In her free time, Purpus, who lives on beautiful Vashon Island in the Pacific Northwest, enjoys sewing lap quilts and donating them to local causes, working on puzzles, and spending time with her two dogs and four cats.
A poet as well as an author, Purpus has written a collection of haiku, A Year of Haiku, in addition to a series of fantasy novels. Her latest book, The Dragon and the Unicorn, is the eighth in that series.
