The Secrets of Ormdale Books 1-3
About this ebook
As a Victorian clergyman’s daughter, Edith Worms has seen everything — until a mythical salamander tumbles out of the ancestral fireplace into her lap.
But not all of the mysteries of Ormdale are small enough to fit in her lap...and some of them have teeth.
The Secrets of Ormdale, is a bingeable cosy gothic series perfect for fans of Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries.
It might be your cup of tea if you enjoy
- historical dragon lore
- classic English lit references
- strong female friendship
- the slowest of slowburn romances (it's worth it)
- suspense without gore
- a happy blended family that lives out their faith with integrity while respecting others (please note: both Christianity and Judaism are sympathetically portrayed in a historically appropriate context)
- overcoming generational trauma with courage, kindness, and tea
Q: What age group is this series aimed at?
A: This series was written for adults. It contains mature themes and peril but no explicit content. While there are (non-graphic) heavy themes present, the sensitivity and hopefulness with which they are handled has won the series enthusiastic readers of all ages, with many families sharing the stories across three generations.
This digital omnibus contains the first 3 full-length novels in this completed 5-book series.
Book One: WORMWOOD ABBEY
When a letter arrives from estranged relatives, Edith is swept away to a crumbling gothic Abbey in the wilds of Yorkshire, to the hidden valley of Ormdale. But Wormwood Abbey isn't just full of curious beasts and ancient family secrets: there’s also a tall, dark, and entirely too handsome neighbour who is strangely reluctant for her to leave. An unexpected bond with her prickly cousin Gwendolyn gives Edith a reason to stay in this strange world — especially when it turns out that Edith herself may have a role in guarding her family's legacy.
Book Two: DRAKE HALL
As the new dragon keeper in the hidden valley of Ormdale, Edith expects her first dragon mating season to involve venomous bites and amorous wyverns.
She doesn’t expect to find herself growing closer to an inconveniently appealing suitor next door, or to stumble upon a dragon poacher lurking in the outbuildings, or to uncover a family scandal in the Abbey.
Book Three: CASTLE OF THE WINDS
At Midsummer’s Eve, the Red Dragon will choose his bride. Following this mysterious invitation, Edith sets off on a quest to the Castle of the Winds to find a lost family of dragon keepers in the mountains of Wild Wales. But all is not as it seems. Edith must guard her own hidden power, or she might not return to her friends in Ormdale—including the man who has come to love her.
Enjoy this deliciously cosy Victorian gothic world of dragons, family, and friendship with this digital omnibus today.
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About the author
Christina Baehr is the author of the completed five-book series, The Secrets of Ormdale.
Christina and her tall, dark, and handsome husband live in Tasmania with an immoderate number of children.
Every Tuesday, Christina disappears into her writing shed on the edge of the forest and escapes to a world of Victorian heroines and historical dragons. She is also a harpist, singer, and composer (you can hear her music on the audiobooks of her novels).
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