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series7 books1984

completed

Mythic fantasy, eerie in tone, set in contemporary and british isles.

“The first novel follows Stephen Huxley investigating his family's obsession with the wood after his father's death; Holdstock continued the cycle across further novels and stories exploring different characters and eras.”
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Fire and HemlockNovel

Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1984

Mythic fantasy, about fae and amnesia, set in contemporary.

The Best-Kept SecretNovel

Emily Roddastandalone novel1988

Time travel, set in our world and contemporary.

“Eleven-year-old Jo takes a magical carousel ride seven years into the future, where she and her fellow travelers face a decision involving a possible change in the nature of reality.”
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ÆgyptSeries

series5 books1987

completed

Reflective in tone, about books and reading, set in contemporary and north america.

“Does the world have a secret history, encoded in myth and legend, reflected in the very windings of our brains?”
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The MagusNovel

John Fowlesstandalone novel1965

Literary & general and postmodern, set in mid 20th century.

“Urfe becomes embroiled in the psychological illusions of a master trickster, which become increasingly dark and serious.”
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The Folk KeeperNovel

Franny Billingsleystandalone novel1999

About shapeshifters and coming of age, set in british isles.

“Orphan Corinna disguises herself as a boy to pose as a Folk Keeper, one who keeps the Evil Folk at bay, and discovers her heritage as a seal maiden when she is taken to live with a wealthy family in their manor by the sea.”
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