Lucy Holland

British fantasy author, formerly published as Lucy Hounsom; best known for Sistersong and the Worldmaker trilogy, and co-host of the Breaking the Glass Slipper podcast.

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  1. 1. Sistersong

    Set in sixth-century Dumnonia, this lyrical reimagining of an old folk ballad follows three royal siblings—Riva, Sinne, and Keyne—as they wrestle with identity, desire, and duty while the island’s pagan magic fades under the rise of Christianity. A charismatic outsider and mounting political turmoil ignite jealousy and betrayal, threatening their family and their kingdom. To save their people, they must confront hard truths about themselves and decide whether the land’s ancient song can be restored.

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  2. 4. Dinner With Mugabe

    The Untold Story of a Freedom Fighter Who Became a Tyrant

    A tightly reported political biography that traces the rise of Robert Mugabe from charismatic liberation leader to increasingly authoritarian ruler, based on interviews with politicians, family members and former allies. It explores his personal contradictions—intellect, charm and ruthless ambition—while recounting key episodes such as the guerrilla struggle, the violent suppression of dissent, controversial land reforms and the economic and political collapse of Zimbabwe, showing how power, paranoia and betrayal transformed a freedom fighter into a dictator.