'Wrongly punished for breaking the ancient laws, Samantha Honeycomb is expelled by the queen into the wild and untamed Crazy Lands. Her only hope of redemption is an impossible quest to find the fabled hive of Beebylon and bring back its secret of Infinite Richness. But there are others who would see her fail. Evoking the wisdom and mystery of the ancient sages, Scott Zarcinas reveals through the trials and tribulations of Samantha Honeycomb that the surface appearance of unpleasant and torturous experiences are, in fact, essential ingredients in the melting pot of our future joy, acceptance and security, our destiny. ' (Publication summary)
'Fleeing the dreaded plague that has struck his village, the orphaned Giacomo heads to the mountains and its mysterious Golden City in search of the Elixir of Life, the only thing that can save the village and the woman he loves.
'His quest brings him face to face with the Six Thieves, cunning enemies that will stop at nothing to see him fail, and even with the Angel of Death herself.
'In the tradition of The Pilgrim Chronicles set by Samantha Honeycomb, The Golden Chalice is a compelling adventure story of self-discovery.' (Publication abstract)