New York Times bestselling author John Flanagan returns to the world of Rangers Apprentice continuing the story arc that began in The Royal Ranger A New Beginning starring fan favorites Will and Maddie. Picking up where The Royal Ranger A New Beginning left off this next installment continues the story arc featuring young apprentice Maddie and the studentturnedmaster Will Treaty. The time has come for the next generation to assume the mantle and become protectors of the kingdom of Araluen. After passing her thirdyear assessment as a rangers apprentice Maddie is called home to Castle Araluen. Forced to keep her ranger training a secret Maddie feels trapped by her role as a princess of the realm and longs to find a way out. But there are whisperings of a new threat to the kingdom. The mysterious Red Fox Clan a group of anarchists all donning fox masks have threatened Castle Araluen and question Princess Cassandra and Madelyns succession to the throne. Will they succeed in unseating Cassandra and Madelyn and take the throne for themselves Internationally bestselling author of the Rangers Apprentice and Brotherband series John Flanagan returns in the captivating followup to The Royal Ranger A New Beginning. Perfect for fans of Tolkien Redwall and Game of Thrones show more