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Mortal Follies

A devilishly funny Regency romantasy from the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material
By Alexis Hall
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A young noblewoman must join forces with a rumoured witch to conquer an ancient curse in this devilishly funny and heartwarming sapphic Regency romantasy from TikTok titan and bestselling author of Boyfriend Material Alexis Hall—unmissable for fans of Juno Dawson's Her Majesty's Royal Coven, Sophie Irwin's... Read More
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A young noblewoman must join forces with a rumoured witch to conquer an ancient curse in this devilishly funny and heartwarming sapphic Regency romantasy from TikTok titan and bestselling author of Boyfriend Material Alexis Hall—unmissable for fans of Juno Dawson's Her Majesty's Royal Coven, Sophie Irwin's A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting, and Freya Marske's A Marvellous Light.

It is the year 1814 and Miss Maelys Mitchelmore finds her entry into the highest society of Bath hindered by an irritating curse. It begins innocuously enough, with her dress slowly unmaking itself over the course of an evening at the ball of the season, a scandal she only narrowly manages to escape.

However, as the curse progresses to more fatal proportions, she realises she must seek out urgent assistance, even if that means mixing with the most undesirable company—and there are few less desirable allies than the brooding Lady Georgiana Landrake—who may or may not have murdered her own father and brothers to inherit their fortune.

If one is to believe the gossip, she might be some kind of malign enchantress.

Then again, a malign enchantress might be exactly what Miss Mitchelmore needs.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399616454

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Alexis Hall is the bestselling author of many novels, including Boyfriend Material, Husband Material, Something Fabulous, and A Lady For a Duke.

Author website: www.quicunquevult.com

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