The dazzling conclusion to the award-winning The Colours of Madeleine trilogy, from one of the most original writers in YA fiction.

The Kingdom of Cello is in crisis. Princess Ko's deception has been revealed and the Elite have taken control, placing the Princess, Samuel and Sergio under arrest and ordering their execution. Elliot is being held captive by the Hostiles and Colour storms are raging through the land. The Cello Wind has been silent for months.

Plans are in place to bring the remaining Royals home from the World but then all communication between Cello and the World will cease. That means Madeleine will lose Elliot, forever.

Madeleine and Elliot must solve the mystery of Cello before it is too late.

PRAISE FOR A CORNER OF WHITE & THE CRACKS IN THE KINGDOM

"An absolute delight of a novel . . . beautifully written and completely captivating. I can't wait for the sequel!" Garth Nix

"Madcap, whimsical, smart and even heartbreaking . . ." Starred review, Kirkus, US

"Jaclyn Moriarty is one of the most original writers we have." Markus Zusak