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A Fellowship of Academics & Arts

Name: A Fellowship of Academics & Arts
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SKU: 9781628861884
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A Fellowship of Academics & Arts by J. Penner brings her Adenashire series to a close with this comforting tale about how the most unlikely beginnings can lead to the most extraordinary endings. In the cosy town of Adenashire, long-time orc partners Verdreth and Ervash are... Read More

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A Fellowship of Academics & Arts by J. Penner brings her Adenashire series to a close with this comforting tale about how the most unlikely beginnings can lead to the most extraordinary endings.

In the cosy town of Adenashire, long-time orc partners Verdreth and Ervash are preparing for their biggest adventure yet: becoming grandparents.

Of course, Verdreth is thrilled to take on this new role with his long-time partner since he never imagined they'd experience such an honour... particularly with the rocky start to their relationship.

As their family gathers to celebrate the arrival of a new generation, the soon-to-be grandparents decide it's time to share the story they've never fully told—their own love story. They were very different orcs when they met over thirty years prior, but with Ervash's permission, Verdreth starts at the beginning...

Since, in fact, the beginning is always a good place to start.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781628861884

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 November 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Baking magic into every page, J. Penner crafts Cozy Fantasy from her sun-kissed San Diego home. With a cat on her lap and a pen in her hand, she invites you into worlds as warm and comforting as a cup of tea. Website: JPennerAuthor.com TikTok: @jpennerauthor Instagram: @jpennerauthor

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