Wormwood Abbey

As a Victorian clergyman’s daughter, Edith Worms has seen everything — until a mythical salamander tumbles out of the fireplace into her lap.

When a letter arrives from estranged relatives, Edith is swept away to a crumbling gothic Abbey in the wilds of Yorkshire. 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.

But not all of the mysteries of Ormdale are small enough to fit in her lap…and some of them have teeth.

WORMWOOD ABBEY, Book 1 of The Secrets of Ormdale, is a cosy gothic novel of mystery, dragons, and the perils of friendship, perfect for fans of Maria Grace and Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries.

Buy WORMWOOD ABBEY to start exploring the hidden valley of Ormdale, the first in a new 5 book series!

What readers are saying:

“A cosy cup of tea on a stormy night.. Edith is the most delightful dumpling of a heroine—hearty, wholesome, and strengthening.” – W.R. Gingell, author of the CITY BETWEEN series

“Dragons, intrigue, family secrets…it’s definitely a gothic novel, but a friendly and warm-hearted one” – Melissa McShane, author of THE EXTRAORDINARIES series

“I devoured it more or less in a single sitting” – Jacquelyn Benson, author of THE LONDON CHARISMATICS

“An absolute delight. I just finished reading the latest draft, and it made me so happy – this book is a warm, cosy, gentle delight full of tea, dragons, and chuckles.” – Suzannah Rowntree, author of MISS SHARP’S MONSTERS and MISS DARK’S APPARITIONS

“A delicious dark chocolate confection of slow build, gothic fantasy. There are hints of romance. Hints of danger. A mysterious, crumbling manor house. A family secret that needs to be unraveled. Oh, and DRAGONS.” – Tara Grayce, author of the ELVEN ALLIANCE series