The Hidden Way

The Hidden Way by Juliet Marillier is a vivid fantasy adventure that blends quest fantasy, political intrigue and the steady comfort of found family. After finally locating Markus, the long-lost heir, Stasya and her companions face an even harder task: getting him to the Ruler’s Grand Council without anyone discovering he’s alive.

With the Ruler’s guards scouring the roads, the group breaks apart and moves in careful stages—travelling with a troupe of players, calling in favours from trusted allies, and slipping through the shadowed tracks known only to the Forest Folk. Each detour brings new perils, from wreck and ambush to forces that feel older than the kingdom itself. All the while, rumours of “witchcraft” swirl around Flip, Stasya’s small companion—bringing solace, and real risk.

Ideal for readers who love character-driven adventure, smart stakes, and Australian speculative fiction with heart. Take the hidden roads and see where the story leads.