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The Folk KeeperNovel
Franny Billingsleystandalone novel1999
Mysterious in tone, about coming of age and identity, 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.”
from the catalogue
DragonlordsSeries
series4 books1995
Epic fantasy, about dragons and political intrigue, set in secondary world.
Start with The Last Dragonlord →
Chronicles of the CheysuliSeries
series10 books1984
Epic fantasy, set in secondary world.
“Jennifer Roberson's Chronicles of the Cheysuli opens a generation later with Alix, daughter of that forbidden union, as she comes to terms with the shapechanging magic in her own blood and an ancient prophecy she can't escape.”
from the catalogue
Start with Shapechangers →
WereworldSeries
series6 books2011
About werewolves, set in secondary world.
“Imagine a world ruled by Werelords; men and women who can turn into animals like bears, lions and serpents.”
from the catalogue
Start with Rise of the Wolf →
Wabi: A Hero's TaleNovel
Joseph Bruchacstandalone novel2006
About coming of age and identity, set in north america.
“After falling in love with an Abenaki Indian woman, a white great horned owl named Wabi transforms into a human being and has several trials and adventures while learning to adapt to his new life.”
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A Stranger Came AshoreNovel
Mollie Hunterstandalone novel1975
About wizards, set in british isles and contemporary.