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About the author.

Laurie lives with their family in a small seaside town not at all unlike the ones they write about. Despite living next door to a quaint little secondhand bookshop for over twenty years, they still haven't met any provably supernatural beings.

When not writing novels, Laurie divides their time between data science consulting, and playing video games.

In 2023 they published their debut novel 'Somewhere To Be', the first book in the Queen's Rage series. Book 2, 'The Tenth Province' will be coming out in 2025.

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About the book

The history books are written by the winning side.

A charming local legend hides a darker story; an ancient wrong that can never be made right, and a vengeful Faerie queen with a refreshingly hands-off management style.
When archaeologists arrive in Alfriscombe, Mainder already knows that their goals go far beyond simply cataloguing the past. What’s their interest in the caverns under Fairy Hill? Is their wealthy patron genuinely trying to make amends for his ancestor’s crime, ending the curse that has plagued his family for generations? More to the point, can Mainder prevent that deadly legacy from destroying any more innocent lives?
When it starts to look like he doesn't have all the information, and his nemesis is a more powerful ally than all of his friends combined, he has to re-evaluate what he's here for - and what he's really up against.

What readers say:

"Sharply clever, blending the familiarity of human nature with the fantastical elements of an unseen realm. An enjoyable and intriguing read!"


"This tale crept up on me, slowly taking hold and digging deep roots until I was thoroughly entangled in the plot and I had to stop my eyes from racing to the next page."

"... a cosy - slightly sexy - story of people whirling around each other, caught in a mystic tangle of intrigue."


"There are some lovely touches and clever little twists on the genre - including how to use a smartphone while trying to find your way through an enchanted forest and the perils of ethical seduction in interspecies romance."

"A beautifully written descriptive magical book. The first few chapters slowly build up to draw you deeper ... it becomes an addictive page turner with something new to discover around every corner."


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