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Hard Bound

(2023)
(The second book in the Planar Pages series)
A novel by

 
 
Life flourishes in the Book, a world of stacked realms spanning the ages, like the pages of an epic chronicle. Each page opens to domains evoking the glory of ancient empires, the passion of the Renaissance, or the adventure of court intrigue. Those who can travel between them are page turners, blessed with the power to go from one page to the next.

For investigator Fiona Thorne, turning the page is normal life. Solving mysteries is where the excitement lives. No case is too small to ignite her curiosity, no page too familiar to explore.

Someone has stolen from the Court of Copper, the illustrious fae page nestled within the Book. As the fabled Order of Seven, once impervious to discord, tears under the weight of distrust and strife, an innocent risks being shelved, penned as the thief. Who lies at the heart of the crime? Is it a member of the fractured counsel, or could the thief be much closer to Fiona than she realizes?

As the fate of the fae teeters on the brink of upheaval, Fiona and her alchemist ally, Gaili, must delve deep into the tangled mysteries of the page, racing against the clock to unearth the truth and restore harmony to the Court of Copper. Can they halt the rewrite of the fae page before it's too late and keep it from tearing inside out?

Hard Bound is the second of a new historical fantasy series in a world where people are more than their ability, their job, or their place. Come for immersive world-building and mysteries. Stay for the delightful characters whom you’ll root for time and time again. Like a good cup of coffee this story blends found family, cozy vibes, and adventure to make this series a definite page turner. For fans of Genevieve Cogman Invisible Library series, Jodi Taylor, or Jasper Fforde Thursday Next series.


Genre: Fantasy

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