Quest

In the fourth installment of the Septimus Heap series, "Quest" plunges Septimus into new dangers and a race against time. The Castle is under threat with the return of the nefarious Merrin Meredith, who harbors dark plans for the young wizard. Adding to Septimus's woes, the spectral figure of Tertius Fume, the very first Chief Hermetic Scribe, emerges to force Septimus on a perilous and deadly 'Queste'. However, Septimus and his sister Jenna have a more urgent mission: to journey to the enigmatic House of Foryx, a place where all dimensions of Time converge. Their fervent hope is to locate and rescue their friends Nicko and Snorri, who were tragically trapped in the past during the events of "Physik." As Septimus navigates these interwoven challenges, he must outwit ancient ghosts, thwart present-day villains, and master the intricate threads of time itself to fulfill his destiny and protect those he loves, all while evading the ominous Queste.