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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.”
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A Stranger Came AshoreNovel
Mollie Hunterstandalone novel1975
About wizards, set in british isles and contemporary.
Mythic FictionSeries
series4 books2002
About fae.
Start with The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest →
BeastkeeperSeries
series2 books2015
Fairy tale retelling, about curses, set in secondary world.
Start with Beastkeeper →
The Lair of the White WormNovel
Bram Stokerstandalone novel1911
Horror, about dragons, set in british isles and early 20th century.
“A huge snake or dragon from prehistoric times survives in England, with intelligence and the ability to transform into a lady.”
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CorbenicNovel
Catherine Fisherstandalone novel2002
Portal fantasy, about quests and madness, set in secondary world.
“Following a muddy path leads him to a castle that appears to be deserted.”
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