Accused of being a monster instead of human, Rossam?nd Bookchild looks to monster-hunter Branden Rose for help, but powerful forces are after them both, believing that Rossam?nd holds the secret to perpetual youth.
As Rossam?nd starts his life as a lamplighter on the Wormway, he continues his fight against monsters, making friends and enemies along the way, but questions about his origins continue to plague him. Includes glossary.
Rossamond Bookchild, accused of being a monster, has the protection of a renowned monster-hunter, but even that may not be enough to keep him safe from those who believe Rossamond holds the secret to perpetual youth.
Rossam?nd Bookchild's sheltered life takes a surprising turn when he is recruited to help the Emperor, sending Rossam?nd on a journey across the Half-Continent that teaches him not everyone can be trusted.
As Rosamund starts his life as a lamplighter on the Wormway, he continues his fight against monsters, making friends and enemies along the way, but questions about his origins continue to plague him. Includes glossary.
Having grown up in a home for foundlings and possessing a girl's name, Rossam?nd sets out to report to his new job as a lamplighter and has several adventures along the way as he meets people and monsters who are more complicated that he previously thought. Includes glossaries and maps.