Meet the author - Sarah Barnett

Sarah Barnett's first book, The Chalice of Fortune, is an exciting and unique action-packed adventure for readers aged 9+ or those young at heart with an adventurous spirit. She wrote it to celebrate her family's history and to get kids interested in both real history and fun stories.

Set at the height of World War II in England, two young cousins come together for the adventure of their lives. Dannie, a social misfit and cousin Clarence must race against time to save Dannie’s father, who has disappeared from his employer’s armament factory. Whilst on their quest to find Dannie's father, they visit Warwick Castle where they encounter ghosts, evil spirits and German spies - all of whom are after the Chalice of Fortune. The Chalice can provide the outcome they seek but they must find it before it falls into the wrong hands. Come on the adventure of a lifetime as Dannie, Clarence and their friends face personal and physical challenges at every turn.

Can the children find the mystical relic before the enemy?
Follow the clues to find out in this unique action-packed adventure.

Sarah lives in Melbourne, where she balances her job as a lawyer with taking care of her family and working on her writing.