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The first in a new fantasy series by the bestselling author of The Book of Lies trilogy. Ages 12+
Sixteen-year-old Silvermay Hawker feels drawn to the newcomer in her village - a young man of solemn good looks named tamlyn. But only heartache can come of this, because tamlyn is devoted to Nerigold and to little Lucien, her son. So things seem, until the dark forces of Coyle Strongbow come in search of Nerigold's baby and Silvermay is swept up in the young family's escape. When Lucien is entrusted to her care, she discovers the startling horror of what he might become, and the truth about tamlyn, too. Can Lucien be spared his fate, or is he doomed to become like Coyle? And tamlyn, can he be trusted, can he be loved and can he love in return? Silvermay's heart will not give him up, but what happens when devotion becomes a weapon in the hands of the ruthless?
Sixteen-year-old Silvermay Hawker feels drawn to the newcomer in her village - a young man of solemn good looks named tamlyn. But only heartache can come of this, because tamlyn is devoted to Nerigold and to little Lucien, her son. So things seem, until the dark forces of Coyle Strongbow come in search of Nerigold's baby and Silvermay is swept up in the young family's escape. When Lucien is entrusted to her care, she discovers the startling horror of what he might become, and the truth about tamlyn, too. Can Lucien be spared his fate, or is he doomed to become like Coyle? And tamlyn, can he be trusted, can he be loved and can he love in return? Silvermay's heart will not give him up, but what happens when devotion becomes a weapon in the hands of the ruthless?
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December 13, 2022
been so long since I've read this! so good to get back into it!
About the author
In a career spanning three decades, James Moloney has delved fearlessly and with the deepest compassion into what it means to be human. His many novels have brought him a Victorian Premier's Prize and a Book of the Year Award from the Children's Book Council of Australia among other literary honours. In 2019 James Moloney was honoured with the CBCA Nan Chauncy Award, which each year honours an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to Australian children's literature. Lovers of grand adventure continue to be enthralled by his Book of Lies trilogy and the Silvermay Sagas. In The Love That I Have he turns his eye on humanity's darkest chapter, searching for light and hope amid the ashes. James lives in Brisbane, Queensland.
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