The Witch and the Entombed Prince

The book is a magical fairy tale set in the times of kings and castles, birds that understand people, and wars for countries. After attending the funeral of Prince Joseph, who suffered a mortal wound during a battle with the Tritans, Hilty the Witch devises a plan to gain favor with King John, Joseph's father, who is in deep mourning over the loss of his only son. Hilty ties a note on her pet vulture, Esther's, leg and has her fly to the castle and deliver it to King John. Hilty offers to b...