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The Thorns Remain

By JJA Harwood
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The Thorns Remain by JJA Harwood revolves around a young woman entangled in a fae-infested world full of danger and mystery. The story unfolds as she navigates complex relationships and unearths hidden truths, all while facing the looming threat of a magical conflict. It's a captivating blend of fantasy elements and emotional depth, offering an intriguing journey without revealing its twists and turns.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by tales that seamlessly blend folklore with a touch of the fantastical, creating a vivid world where ancient magic and human desires collide. Set in a landscape inspired by history, it weaves a compelling narrative that explores themes of love, power, and redemption, making it a captivating read for fans of immersive fantasy stories.

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From the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling historical fantasy author of THE SHADOW IN THE GLASS comes a tour-de-force of faerie bargains, perfect for fans of THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LA RUE, MEXICAN GOTHIC, and TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY

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From the Sunday Times bestselling historical fantasy author of The Shadow in the Glass comes a tour-de-force of faerie bargains, perfect for fans of The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue, Mexican Gothic, and Ten Thousand Doors of January.

A dance with the fae will change everything.

1919. In a Highland village forgotten by the world, the young people who remain after war and flu will soon head south to make something of themselves.

Moira Jean and her friends venture to the forest for a last night of laughter before parting ways. Moira Jean is being left behind. She too planned to leave once – but her lover died in France, and with him, her future. The friends light a fire and dance. But, with every twirl about the flames, strange new dancers thread between them, music streaming from the trees.

The Fae have joined the dance.

Suddenly, Moira Jean finds herself all alone, her friends spirited away.

For the Fae feel left behind and forgotten too. Led by the darkly handsome Lord of the Fae, they are out to make themselves known once more. Moira Jean must enter into a bargain with the Lord to save her friends – and fast, for the longer they spend with the Fae, the less like themselves they will be upon return. If Moira Jean cannot save her friends before Beltane, they will be lost forever…

Bewitching, threaded with Highland charm, and sparkling with romance, this fairy tale will carry you away.

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The Thorns Remain by JJA Harwood receives praise for its engaging blend of historical fantasy and myth, drawing readers in with its tension and dark allure. Recognised for its depth and Gothic elements, it's celebrated as an unmissable and thought-provoking read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008517915

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Magpie

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 670g

Pages: 416

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Historical Fantasy Horror & Supernatural JJA Harwood Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

JJA Harwood is an author, editor and blogger. She grew up in Norfolk, read History at the University of Warwick and eventually found her way to London, which is still something of a shock for somebody used to so many fields. When not writing, she can be found learning languages, cooking with more enthusiasm than skill, wandering off into clearly haunted houses and making friends with stray cats. THE SHADOW IN THE GLASS was her debut novel.

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