Paperback: 440 pages
Genre: Fiction, Fantasy,
Publisher: Ronnald Press 2026
Source: The Author
First Sentence: Once upon a time, there lived a man who was very, very old and very, very poor.
Setting: The Kingdom of Jillobora
Review Quote: “Full of wonder, warmth and a tantalising edge of danger, The Golden Feather feels both fresh and timeless. Tracy Rees’s lyrical prose and assured storytelling gripped me from the very first page.” Louisa Treger
My Opinion:
It is ten years since I first read a novel by Tracy Rees and she remains a favourite go to author. With the 'Golden Feather' she has excelled herself as a storyteller. Such a vivid imagination that transports the reader to an amazing fantasy world.
Saul Bonnytop is the protagonist of this magical adventure. He is extremely old, uneducated and very poor. His dream in life is to enter the Kingdoms story telling competition. He unexpectedly has the opportunity to do so when a golden feather comes into his possession. Along with his family Saul embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.
A wonderful tale about friendship and the power of storytelling that will appeal to all book lovers. Highly recommended reading.
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Précis Courtesy of Goodreads:
Saul Bonnytop – penniless, uneducated and very, very old – has a secret to enter the mighty Emperor’s storytelling competition. But the contest, to find the most marvellous tale in all the land, is out of reach for someone like Saul – until the arrival of a mysterious golden feather. Despite the impossible odds, Saul and his family embark upon the ultimate road trip, making an unlikely assortment of friends and a dangerous enemy. If Saul fails, the Bonnytops will return to poverty. If he succeeds, they’ll be in greater danger than ever. Saul’s journey is full of splendid tales told in grand halls – but his own quest might be the most remarkable story of all.
Author Profile:
Courtesy of Goodreads
Tracy Rees was the winner of the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller competition and the Love Stories Best Historical Read award and was shortlisted for the RNA Epic Romantic Novel of the Year.
Tracy was born in Swansea. She studied languages at Jesus College, Cambridge, then moved to London where she worked in medical publishing for years. She then did a second degree, in psychology, at London Metropolitan University before training and working as a counsellor for people with cancer and their families. She has also been a waitress, bartender, shop assistant, estate agent, classroom assistant, university lecturer and workshop leader.
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