by Heather Fawcett
Published 2023
'A darkly gorgeous fantasy that sparkles with snow and magic, this book wholly enchanted me' Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches Enter the world of the hidden folk - and discover the most whimsical, enchanting and heart-warming tale you'll read this year, featuring the intrepid Emily Wilde. . . Emily Wilde is good at many things: she is the foremost expert on the study of faeries; she is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world's first encylopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is not good at people So when she arrives in the hardscrabble village of Hrafnsvik, Emily has no intention of befriending the gruff townsfolk. Nor does she care to spend time with another new arrival: her dashing and insufferably handsome academic rival Wendell Bambleby But as Emily gets closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones - the most elusive of all faeries - she also finds herself on the trail of another mystery: who is Wendell Bambleby, and what does he really want? To find the answer, she'll have to unlock the greatest mystery of all - her own heart. 'Forget dark academia: give me instead this kind of winter-sunshined, sharp-tongued and footnoted academia, full of field trips and grumpy romance' Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light 'Enchanting in every sense of the word. . . This book is real magic' H. G. Parry, author of The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep 'A book so vividly, endlessly enchanting, so crisply assured, so rich and complete and wise and far-reaching in its worldbuilding that you'll walk away half ensorcelled, sure Fawcett found Emily Wilde's journal in some sea-stained trunk' Melissa Albert 'The ideal book to curl up with on a chilly winter's evening. . . this book is an absolute delight.' Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy 'A charmingly whimsical delight. . . Five dazzling, gladdening stars' India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels 'I enjoyed every word of this gorgeously written fairy tale featuring a grumpy heroine and an utterly charming love interest' Isabel Ibañez, author of Woven In Moonlight
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British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
“This voice offers a pleasant, clear, and articulate British delivery, perfectly capturing Emily's professional and precise scholarly demeanor, while also hinting at a warm, underlying wit.”
British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Crisp
“The crisp and engaging quality of this British female voice is ideal for Emily's keen observational mind and dryly witty narration, providing excellent clarity for complex academic descriptions.”
British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Classy
“Claire's classic British RP accent and soft, warm tone align well with Emily's middle-aged academic persona, allowing for a measured yet expressive storytelling style that suits the cozy fantasy genre.”
British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Professional
“Louise's professional and reassuring British narration provides a steady, intelligent presence for Emily Wilde, ensuring her precise observations are delivered with clarity and an approachable scholarly air.”
British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Professional
“Helena Watson's authoritative yet warm British voice is a strong match for Emily's scholarly brilliance, offering a professional tone that can convey both intellectual rigor and subtle emotional depth in her narration.”