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“Wonderfully written and wonderfully romantic, Sharon Lynn Fisher’s The Absinthe Earl sweeps readers into a powerfully reimagined Victorian Ireland where a strong queen rules and the world of Faery is just a heartbeat away. Young English scholar Ada Quicksilver has come to Ireland to study faery lore. She doesn’t expect to meet a haunted earl who drinks absinthe so that faeries won’t disturb his dreams, nor to find that she has faery ancestry herself. Least of all does she expect to find herself in the middle of a war between her world and an ancient evil that wants to destroy everything she knows—and the man she has come to love.” Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author
“Narrators Alison McKenna and Alan Smyth…both provide an entertaining performance with their alternating narrations, giving the listener a feel for the protagonists’ personalities…McKenna’s practiced, careful style is juxtaposed with Smyth’s more energetic flair, making for an enjoyable listen.” AudioFile
“This delightful book is a sweeping fantasy tale of Celtic mythology wrapped in an alternate history context…I suggest reading this captivating novel in a verdant woodland, sitting in the shade against a stout tree trunk and perhaps sipping a bit of absinthe. Enjoy as I did.” Historical Novel Society
“Anyone who loves a good supernatural story, along with a hefty dose of Irish legend and romance, will adore this new series.” Booklist
“[A] complex, creative adventure…Fans of Gail Carriger and Leanna Renee Hieber will savor this promising series opener.” Publishers Weekly
“Fairies, absinthe, and ancient secrets provide an adventurous backdrop for romance in this historical-fantasy romance…The environment is lush and imaginative, with everyone appearing to hide their own seductive, dark secrets. It’s a world that comes alive with mysterious, foggy moors, dangerous peat bogs, and gorgeous green hills. Ada is an admirably independent heroine, taking her research quite seriously despite the handsome distraction of Edward…This is an ambitious series opener…Imaginative, original, and worth a try.” Kirkus Reviews
“Charming and filled with intriguing characters, dangerous enemies, and hidden desires, The Absinthe Earl hooked me from the start.” Maria V. Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of Poison Study
“Magical and brilliant! The Absinthe Earl is a fast-paced romp that expertly weaves two different worlds into an adventure not to be missed. Sharon Lynn Fisher crafts clever dialogue and creates characters to fall in love with.” Lorraine Heath, bestselling author of the Scoundrels of St. James series
“Danger, intrigue, action, and passion—The Absinthe Earl has it all! This bold blend of historical romance, legend, and fantasy takes readers on a thrilling ride through an alternate Ireland that weaves folklore right into the world we know. Original and captivating!” Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of the Kingmaker Chronicles
“This is quite a wonderfully dizzying mashup of a historical setting, time travel of a sorts, and the fae. If you’re a reader drawn to historical fantasy and magical Regencies, definitely give this series a try.” Book Riot, 20 Must-Read Fantasy Romance Books