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I, CorianderNovel
Sally Gardnerstandalone novel2005
Emotional in tone, about family secrets, set in our world.
The Lady JaniesSeries
series6 books2016
Historical fantasy, set in british isles.
“Jane, Edward's cousin, is far more interested in books than romance.”
from the catalogue
Start with My Lady Jane →
Here Lies ArthurNovel
Philip Reevestandalone novel2007
Mythic fantasy, reflective in tone, set in our world and ancient world.
“Set in fifth or sixth century Britain and the Anglo-Saxon invasion, it features a girl who participates in the deliberate construction of legendary King Arthur during the man's lifetime, orchestrated by a bard.”
from the catalogue
Bastable ChildrenSeries
series24 books1898
completed
Set in 19th century.
“E. Nesbit's Bastable novels follow their well-meaning, thoroughly unsuccessful schemes across three books published between 1899 and 1904, mixing believable sibling squabbles with the children's own overactive imaginations.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Story of the Treasure Seekers →
ChimeNovel
Franny Billingsleystandalone novel2011
Eerie in tone, about family secrets, set in our world and early 20th century.
The Wind in the Willows UniverseSeries
series17 books1908
About friendship.
Start with The Wind in the Willows →