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The Lotus and the Barley: A Rucksack Universe Novel: Rucksack Universe
The Lotus and the Barley: A Rucksack Universe Novel: Rucksack Universe
The Lotus and the Barley: A Rucksack Universe Novel: Rucksack Universe
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The Lotus and the Barley: A Rucksack Universe Novel: Rucksack Universe

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In a rebuilt London, trouble is brewing.

In a world where a bottle of stout can change destinies, all Branwen Porter and her sister Zara want is to become brewers of the world's oldest and most popular beer, Galway Pradesh Stout. But the brewmaster won't give them a second glance, much less try their homebrew. A chance encounter with a man in black and a stolen briefcase changes everything. Zara and Branwen find themselves on a collision course with the most dangerous man in the world and his terrible plans for the beer. Two ancient enemies will renew a bitter vendetta, and the sisters will discover their new destiny—but only if they can choose between their dreams and each other.

THE LOTUS AND THE BARLEY is a captivating page-turner in Anthony St. Clair's Rucksack Universe. If you like Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, or Octavia Butler, you'll love this ongoing fantasy series of globetrotting intrigue, myth, and adventure.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateJun 16, 2016
ISBN9781940119113
The Lotus and the Barley: A Rucksack Universe Novel: Rucksack Universe
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Anthony St. Clair

Anthony St. Clair creates compelling fiction and non-fiction for a curious world full of everyday discoveries, endeavors, and surprises. He is the author of the ongoing Rucksack Universe series; covers craft beer, food, business, and more for various publications; and is a copywriter and content manager for select clients. When not at his desk or in his kitchen in Oregon, Anthony is on an adventure with his wife, son, and daughter.

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