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Ten Thousand Stitches

By Olivia Atwater
Series: Regency Faerie Tales
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Ten Thousand Stitches by Olivia Atwater is a delightful blend of Regency romance and whimsical fantasy. The story follows Effie, a determined maid who longs to improve her station in life. With the aid of a disreputable fairy named Lord Blackthorn, Effie hopes to capture the heart of her employer. However, she quickly discovers that fairy magic comes with its own set of complications and mischievous twists.
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You might enjoy this delightful fantasy if you love stories that intertwine fairy-tale magic with Regency romance. The enchanting narrative combines elements of whimsy and charm, perfect for those who appreciate a blend of historical settings and fantastical twists.

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A captivating historical fantasy set in a magical version of Regency England, full of wit, charm and heart-fluttering romance.

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A delightful, romantic romp... the definition of a comfort read Hannah Whitten on Half a Soul

Faerie godfathers are supposed to help young ladies find love. Unfortunately, no one told Lord Blackthorn that.

Effie has most inconveniently fallen in love with the dashing Mr Benedict Ashbrooke. There's only one problem; Effie is a housemaid, and a housemaid cannot marry a gentleman. It seems that Effie is out of luck until she stumbles into the faerie realm of Lord Blackthorn, who is only too eager to help Effie win Mr Ashbrooke's heart. All he asks in return is that Effie sew ten thousand stitches onto his favourite jacket.

Effie has heard rumours about what happens to those who accept help from faeries, but life as a maid at Hartfield is so awful that she is willing to risk even her immortal soul for a chance at something better. Now, she has one hundred days - and ten thousand stitches - to make Mr Ashbrooke fall in love and propose... if Lord Blackthorn doesn't wreck things by accident, that is.

From the author of Half a Soul comes a whimsical faerie tale set in a magical version of Regency England, with an enchanting Cinderella twist.

Praise for Olivia Atwater:

A hugely enjoyable take on the Regency... I wolfed this down with great pleasure. KJ Charles on Half a Soul

Half a Soul is the perfect balm for these bad times. It's whimsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary, deeply kind rather than merely nice. I loved it' Alix E. Harrow on Half a Soul

'A perfect historical fantasy romance: warm, sparkling with magic, dangerous and delightful. I absolutely adored it.' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne on Half a Soul

'Smart and subversive, these charming romances will ignite your heart-and your hope' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun

'Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm' India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels on Half a Soul

Half a Soul is exactly the comfort read we all need. . . it sweeps you off your feet in the swooniest way possible' Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy on Half a Soul

'A charming and original take on both the fae and the Regency fantasy genre, with plenty of humour and heart. I couldn't put it down.' Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, on Half a Soul

Series: Regency Faerie Tales

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  • Half a Soul
    'Whimsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary, deeply kind rather than merely nice. I loved it' — Alix E. Harrow It's difficult to find a husband in Regency England when you're a young lady with only half a soul. Ever since she was cursed by a faerie, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear or embarrassment—a condition which...
    By Olivia Atwater
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  • Ten Thousand Stitches
    A delightful, romantic romp... the definition of a comfort read Hannah Whitten on Half a Soul Faerie godfathers are supposed to help young ladies find love. Unfortunately, no one told Lord Blackthorn that. Effie has most inconveniently fallen in love with the dashing Mr Benedict Ashbrooke. There's only one problem; Effie is a housemaid, and a housemaid cannot marry a...
    By Olivia Atwater
    Paperback
    $2799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Longshadow
    'Smart and subversive, these charming romances will ignite your heart - and your hope' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun Proper Regency ladies are not supposed to become magicians - but Miss Abigail Wilder is far from proper. The marriageable young ladies of London are dying mysteriously, and Abigail Wilder intends to discover why. Abigail's father, the...
    By Olivia Atwater
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356518787

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 201g

Pages: 288

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Historical Fantasy Olivia Atwater Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: Regency Faerie Tales

About the Author

Olivia Atwater writes whimsical historical fantasy with a hint of satire. She lives in Montreal, Quebec with her fantastic, prose-inspiring husband and her two cats. When she told her second-grade history teacher that she wanted to work with history someday, she is fairly certain this isn't what either party had in mind. She has been, at various times, a historical re-enactor, a professional witch at a metaphysical supply store, a web developer, and a vending machine repairperson.

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  • Half a Soul
    'Whimsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary, deeply kind rather than merely nice. I loved it' — Alix E. Harrow It's difficult to find a husband in Regency England when you're a young lady with only half a soul. Ever since she was cursed by a faerie, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear or embarrassment—a condition which...
    By Olivia Atwater
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    $2600
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    Available
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  • Longshadow
    'Smart and subversive, these charming romances will ignite your heart - and your hope' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun Proper Regency ladies are not supposed to become magicians - but Miss Abigail Wilder is far from proper. The marriageable young ladies of London are dying mysteriously, and Abigail Wilder intends to discover why. Abigail's father, the...
    By Olivia Atwater
    Paperback
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