Freda Warrington

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Freda Warrington

The Obsidian Tower

pbk 20 Aug 01

The Sapphire Throne

Dracula the Undead

Dark Cathedral

Books By Freda Warrington

About the Author

Bibliography

British Pbk Original - Earthlight (2001)

The Obsidian Tower
Book Three of the Jewelfire Trilogy
As this final volume of The Jewelfire Trilogy opens, all seems lost for the humans of Aventuria. The shape-changing Bhahdradomen have invaded their lands and usurped their Queen, aided by the Aelyr lord Falthorn. Queen Helanante has been forced to stand down or see the death of her mother and brother.
Tanthe, imprisoned with her company of friends in the Amber Citadel, must face great peril as they make desperate plans to escape. But even if they succeed, her sister Ysomir is still imprisoned in Parione, the capital city, at the mercy of the terrible Bhahdradomen leader Vaugroth. One by one, all strands of hope are cut. Deserted by allies, betrayed by Falthorn’s dark machinations, the Nine Realms appear doomed.
Human, Aelyr and shape-shifter alike are haunted by visions of the final portent, the mysterious Obsidian Tower; a Bhahdradomen myth, a place that may or may not exist, and the heart of Tanthe’s darkest fears.
Meanwhile, Rufryd – Tanthe’s ex-lover – is presumed lost on the shape-changers’ desolate isle of Vexor. Then stunning news comes from that direction…
In the Obsidian Tower, Freda Warrington proves again the strength of her vision, and concludes this trilogy – though not the story of Aventuria – with brilliance and a warmth of feeling for her characters.
`Fantasy doesn’t come much better than this’ Starlog
‘One of the best British writers of fantasy’ Publishers Weekly
‘She writes expertly and her characterisation is complex and convincing’ Starburst

British Pbk Original - Earthlight (2000)

The Sapphire Throne
Book Two of The Jewelfire Trilogy
The war appears to be over. Helananthe, granddaughter of the mad king, Garnelys, has gathered her forces and defeated the Amber Citadel of Parione and its evil Bhahdradomen advisers… but matters are not so simple.
The destinies of Tanthe and Ysomir, the sisters whose journeys from their village home of Riverwynde impinged so much upon the shaping of the war, have driven them apart. Ysomir is held in the palace, accused of killing Garnelys; Tanthe is pulled through a portal to the world of the mysterious Aelyr by a youth who calls himself her brother - an Aelyr youth. However, there are darker schemes afoot.
As the tale unfolds Tanthe faces challenges from her human friends and her Aelyr ‘family’. Rufryd, brother of Ysomir's dead beloved, rages against the world, and becomes Helananthe's ambassador to the Bhahdradomen on the island of Vexor, where a terrible fate awaits him. And the Nine Kingdoms will be changed forever. In the second volume of her stunning Jewelfire Trilogy, Freda Warrington recounts the machinations of the Bhadradomen towards their ultimate aim - complete domination.
'One of the best British writers of fantasy' Publishing News
‘By far the best mainstream fantasy I've read this year’ The Alien Has Landed
‘The plot is complex, often shifting unexpectedly and leaves you wondering what'll happen next. That you also worry about the characters is a mark of Warrington's fine writing’ SFX

Paperback - Penguin (1997)

Dracula the Undead
A Dracula Centenary Celebration It is a hundred years ago this year that Bram Stoker's classic gothic novel, Dracula was first published. This year also sees the 150th anniversary of Stoker's birth and the 75th anniversary of the first cinematic adaptation of the novel - F.W. Murnau's 'Nosferatu'. The publication of DRACULA THE UNDEAD also coincides with Hallowe'en. In the chilling, thrilling sequel to Bram Stoker's Dracula, the vampire reanimates himself and pursues the Harker family to London, where he continues to torment them. Is there no escape from his horrors? It is seven years since a stake was driven through the heart of the infamous Count and he was beheaded and allowed slowly to crumble to dust. Seven years which have not eradicated the terrible memories for Jonathan and Mina Harker, who now have a young son, Quincey. To free their minds from the poison they undertake the long and perilous journey to Transylvania. Neither they nor their companions can find any trace of the horrific events. But beneath the earth, Dracula's fierce soul lies in limbo. Desolate, disembodied and desperate to regain his blood. Because - somewhere - the Lifeblood is waiting.

Paperback - Signet

Dark Cathedral
See Review by Liz Lees
For all of their childhood, young Beth Herne and her brother Luke have lived in fear - beaten and terrorised because of their mother's religious beliefs. Until one summer, staying with her grandparents, Beth discovers independence. And her descent into darkness begins.... Rhianwen Rhys, although known in the village as a witch, seems kind and protective. Through her Beth learns of the power of a woman's spirit, allowing her to break free. Yet Luke stays with his mother, convinced that the Devil works through Rhianwen. While Beth begins the love affair that threatens to destroy them all.... To Beth, Rhianwen's son Morgan is irresistible, a beautiful demon seducing her into forbidden delights. She pays for her sins, bearing his child in lonely terror. But even from birth, Eirian is more than a beloved daughter. She can see things. Hear things. And even foretell a future in which the inhabitants of the dark cathedral will rise up to claim their own... From the bestselling author of A Taste of Blood Wine, Dark Cathedral is a spellbinding contemporary tale of black magic, witchcraft and religious mania.

About The Author
Freda Warrington was born in Leicestershire and grew up in the beautiful Charnwood Forest area, which inspired a feeling for atmosphere, nature and fantasy. After training at Loughborough College of Art and Design, she worked in medical art, graphic design and illustration, while writing in her spare time. She is the bestselling author of the vampire series, A Taste of Blood Wine, A Dance in Blood Velvet and The Dark Blood of Poppies. She has also written Dark Cathedral, a spellbinding tale of black magic and witchcraft, and its sequel Pagan Moon. She lives in Swadlingcote in Derbyshire.

Bibliography
N.B. dates and publishers in dark red indicate British First Editions. Dates and publishers in black indicate recent reprints.

The Obsidian Tower (Earthlight Pbk, 2001) Pbk Aug 01

The Sapphire Throne (Earthlight Pbk, 2000)

Dracula the Undead (Penguin, 1997) Penguin Pbk 1997

Dark Cathedral ( 1995)

The Amber Citadel (Book One of The Jewelfire Trilogy)

A Blackbird in Silver

Pagan Moon

The Dark Blood of Poppies

A Dance in Blood Velvet

A Taste of Blood Wine