The Chalice of Fortune

Winning audiobook in the 2025 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Contest!

A unique action-packed fantasy adventure for listeners aged 9+ or those young at heart with an adventurous spirit.

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 her 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.

Written by Sarah L. Barnett

Sarah is an author residing in Melbourne, Australia and she has worked as a lawyer for over 20 years. The Chalice of Fortune is Sarah’s first novel which she wrote to pay tribute to her family’s lineage in Warwickshire, England and spark children’s interest in historical fact and fiction. 

Narrated by Janine Howe

Janine is an English voice actor, currently living in Melbourne, Australia. Janine's combined experience as a stage actor, classical music radio presenter and online voiceover artist, makes her well suited to bring excellent characterisation and clear narration to this novel, easy on the listening ear.