Zagoa

Castille de Bastine

For readers who love the bravery of Redwall, the quiet wonder of The Borrowers, and the heart-driven transformation of The Chronicles of Narnia, a new adventure awaits beneath the stones of a castle.

Once a sheltered princess, Christiana never imagined that wisdom would come only after losing everything, including her human form. Transformed into a mouse by an enigmatic forest wizard, she is cast into a hidden world beneath the walls of Castille de Bastine, where shadows stretch long, dangers loom large, and courage matters more than crowns.

Guided by the sharp-witted and mysterious Zagoa, captain of the Shadow Guard, Christiana must navigate secret passages, towering kitchens, ancient corridors, and fragile alliances with creatures both feared and forgotten. What was once a familiar castle becomes a vast and perilous realm, echoing the epic scope and camaraderie readers cherish in Mouse Guard and Redwall.

As threats close in and hard choices must be made, Christiana learns that true leadership is not claimed by birthright, but forged through empathy, resilience, and the willingness to see the world as it truly is...small, fragile, and profoundly interconnected.

Zagoa – Book 3 is a richly imagined fantasy of transformation, adventure, and self-discovery, perfect for fans of animal-led epics, immersive worlds, and stories where growing up means learning how to listen, lead, and change.