Alix E. Harrow
Alix E. Harrow is an American author known for her works of speculative fiction, including the acclaimed novel 'The Ten Thousand Doors of January'. She often incorporates elements of history and folklore into her writing.
Books
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1. The Everlasting
Una Everlasting is a nation’s legendary lady-knight whose true life has been lost to myth. Centuries later, historian Owen Mallory becomes obsessed with her story and is sent back through time, where he and Una become bound together by a repeating narrative. As they confront the realities behind the legend, they must decide whether to preserve the familiar story or risk everything to change it.
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2. The 10,000 Doors Of January
In this enchanting novel, a young girl named January Scaller discovers a mysterious book that reveals a world of secret doorways leading to other realms, each unique and wondrous. As she delves deeper into its pages, she learns about her own family's connections to these other worlds and their role in guarding these portals. Set against the backdrop of the early 1900s, the story weaves a tale of adventure, self-discovery, and the power of words and stories to open doors to new possibilities. January must navigate a complex web of historical societies, hidden powers, and her own identity as she seeks to unlock the truth of her past and shape her destiny.
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3. Starling House
In the small town of Eden, Kentucky, a mysterious house known as Starling House stands as a relic of the past, tied to the enigmatic author E. Starling who vanished long ago. The town is overshadowed by its grim history and the eerie presence of the house, which is now home to its last heir, Arthur Starling. Opal, a young woman seeking a way out for her and her brother, finds herself drawn to the house by an unexpected job offer. As she becomes entangled with Arthur and the secrets of Starling House, Opal must confront the dark forces that threaten to consume the town. Together, they face a choice: uncover the hidden truths or let the nightmares take over. In her quest for a place to belong, Opal discovers that sometimes, a home is worth fighting for.
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4. The Once And Future Witches
In this enchanting narrative set at the cusp of the 19th and 20th centuries, the story weaves together the lives of three sisters who, estranged and battered by their past, find themselves drawn together in the suffragist movement of New Salem. Amidst the fervor for women's rights, they discover that the echoes of witchcraft from their childhood hold the key to unlocking not just personal empowerment but also societal change. As they delve deeper into the forgotten words and ways of witchcraft, they face a society vehemently opposed to both their gender and their magic. This tale masterfully blends the struggle for equality with the mystical, proposing that the fight for women's rights is intertwined with a deeper, magical battle for freedom and recognition.
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