Chapter One Grace knew two things she would be late and Grace she would be in massive trouble with her mother again She pedalled faster and harder and when she reached the crest of the hill the enormous castle gate came into view Its arched timber doors were open showing the castle and rich green lawns beyond the surrounding walls All the lights were on and the castle shone like a jewel on the crown of the hill A grin spread across Grace's face That she lived in a centuries old castle turned into a five star hotel called Castle Faerie still gave her a pinch me i just can't believe it kind of thrill even after three months of living there 1
GRACE'S SECRETS Grace changed the gear setting on her bike and sped along the tree lined gravel road towards the castle's front steps Out you come Coco she puffed as she down her bikestand and reached to unfasten the puppy harness She took the little ball of black and white fluff from the bike's basket and set him down at the foot of the put castle steps Inside now off you go Good boy Coco's little tail wagged and he took off in the other direction Hey Coco Come back So much for what you learnt at puppy preschool Coco didn't even turn Instead he bolted along the path that led to the castle's enormous maze Oh no you don't Grace raced after him It'll take me forever to find you in there and I'm already late Time to play chasings Grace ran around in circles calling until the dog began to chase her Then she charged up the sixteen stairs that led to the front entrance with Coco nipping at her heels 2
CHAPTER ONE As they entered the giant castle doors Grace stole a last quick glance at the enchanting Victorian lifestyle village of Faerie Glen Hollow that nestled in the valley below Grace's mother Charlotte was working behind the castle's reception desk sorting a bunch of polished cast iron room keys each with their own engraved brass tags bearing names like Bonnie Muir Suite Cinderella Suite King's Court Rooms and Faerie’s Snug She'd traded a dreary dead end job in event management Broome Western Australia for the live in position of hotel manager at the castle and Grace had traded thongs and shorts for Victorian costumes home schooling and a village trapped in time Charlotte pushed a strand of long golden brown hair back into the loose bun at the nape of her neck and frowned as she looked up from what she was doing to see who had come through the front doors Grace gave her a quick wave as she picked up Coco raced past the reception area doorway and scooted along the wide hall and up the castle's stone staircase 3
