A rebellious noble and a superstitious pirate become entangled in a hundred year power struggle with magical bargains, high stakes and a romantic subplot. Think Pirates of the Caribbean meets Renegade Nell with the ballroom glamour of Bridgerton in this fast paced adventure!
After months of writing, editing, querying I can finally reveal that my debut fantasy novel CORNELIA FAIRFIELD AND THE DARKENED HEART will be published on the 26 May 2026! The cover is stunning and I love the rich red in contrast with the gold that captures the vibe of the book perfectly. Cornelia Fairfield is a character who walks a tightrope between conforming to tradition and freedom to be who she wants without the fear of consequences. She is a character I have fallen in love with and I hope readers will feel the same.
*Fanfare* I now present to you the book cover for CORNELIA FAIRFIELD AND THE DARKENED HEART and the official blurb – enjoy!
BLURB
Life is a game… one that is easily altered.
On the corrupt island of Silvertown, nobility dictates destiny, and as the daughter of a noble family, seventeen-year-old Cornelia Fairfield is destined for a loveless marriage.
True to her rebellious nature, Cornelia has spent her childhood disobeying all the rules and acquiring numerous less-than-ladylike skills, encouraged by her Admiral father. But with her mother determined to secure her a match, Cornelia’s days of freedom are fast running out.
That is… until her father succumbs to the curse of the Oblivion Sea.
Seeing an opportunity for the adventure she craves, Cornelia sets out to rescue him, with the help of a handsome yet frustratingly superstitious pirate named Adrien. But saving her father requires sacrifices she was not anticipating, and when she is forced to strike a dangerous bargain, she not only risks losing her father, but her own freedom as well.
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Publishing on 26 May 2026 – available to pre-order from WATERSTONES, AMAZON, FOYLES,HATCHARDS.
Perfect for fans of Compass and Blade, The Rose Bargain, Daughter of the Pirate King, and Pirates of the Caribbean meets regency Bridgerton.
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