The Oaken Throne

The Oaken Throne is the second book in Robin Jarvis's Deptford Histories trilogy, a dark fantasy adventure set in a medieval animal world. It tells the gripping story of a long-standing war between bats and squirrels, fueled by lies and prejudice. When a powerful evil cult, the Hobbers, rises, a young bat named Vesper and a squirrel princess, Ysabelle, find themselves reluctantly allied on a perilous quest. The book features intense battles, multiple character deaths, and a pervasive sense of danger, making it a rich but mature read for its target audience. It explores themes of duty, love, betrayal, and the importance of unity against a common enemy.

The dark wars between the bats and squirrels has raged for years. The battle of good and evil reaches new heights as Vesper, a young bat, and Ysabelle, the squirrel maiden, desperately try to save their lands from destruction.