Bessie Bell and the Goblin King (Tales of Aylfenhame, 3)

Charlotte E. English

Jul 2016 · Tales of Aylfenhame Book 3 · Frouse Books

About this ebook

‘I may not be blessed wi’ magic, but I do like to keep things nice and tidy.’

Deep in the Lincolnshire Wolds in the year 1812, Bessie Bell slaves away as a housemaid for a merciless employer. Being smart of mouth and a dab hand with a bucket, she makes short work of an assailant — only to be thrown out into the drenching fog of a cold October night.

That’s when things turn... strange.

Swept away into a wild adventure, stout-hearted Bessie’s fazed by nothing. Not by destitution, even with the winter coming on. Not by mysterious gentleman wandering the night, even if Mr. Green does seem to be out of his wits.

Not even by ghostly horses with firelit eyes, no matter that the thing’s nightmare incarnate.

Except that this goblin horse is a monarch’s own steed, and his royal master’s never far behind him...

Can an ordinary human girl hold her own against the Goblin King himself?

From the author of The Wonder Tales comes a delicious tale of love, magic and fairytale adventure.

Ratings and reviews

I have read quite a few faery books but never one like this. The Lord of Rings cannot hold a candle to it, and that is saying something! I was laughing half of time and wondering the rest. This book is a keeper. Even though it is third book in a series, it works perfectly as a standalone. Loved every word. Thank you, Charlotte!

Charming classic storyteller magic! Felt like I was in a grown up "James and the Giant Peach" marvelous journey. Or a more to the point "Alice in Wonderland". By the end of the yarn... I felt like she was "my Bess" too! Love the style, the content and the characters. Excellent read!

Very well written and characters that are well developed makes this series a must read. Original plot line and a wonderful world of goblins and other fae characters existing alongside a mundane Victorian England

About the author

English both by name and nationality, Charlotte hasn’t permitted emigration to the Netherlands to damage her essential Britishness. She writes colourful fantasy novels over copious quantities of tea, and rarely misses an opportunity to apologise for something. A lifelong history buff and Jane Austen fan, the Tales of Aylfenhame series combines her love of Regency history with her deep appreciation for fantasy, whimsy and magic.