A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories

1 Lily. She has the power to heal, but no speech - until a mage hears words from her mind.2 Ruen. The princess was abandoned by her uncle deep in a cave to die at the hands of a stagman - who will surprise fate.3 Erana. Given as a babe to a witch, raised beside the witch's troll son, she learns love comes in many forms.4 Coral. The lovely newcomer consents to marry an older widower who soon wonders why she wants to live at Butter Hill Farm.5 Annabelle. In the attic of their new house, the teen finds a knot that leads her on a magical mission.