Ellen Renner verkent de blijvende thema's van goed versus kwaad en de veerkracht van de menselijke geest binnen het fantasygenre. Haar achtergrond als schilder vormt haar schrijfproces, waardoor ze haar personages visueel kan conceptualiseren. Renner duikt in de ingewikkelde relaties tussen individuen en hun innerlijke leven. Ze creëert verhalen die dienen als boeiende reizen en lezers onderdompelen in rijk voorgestelde werelden.
Nothing is as it seems in this middle grade fantasy where a Queen has disappeared, a King has lost his mind, and a tomboy princess runs amok. When political unrest threatens her way of life, Princess Charlie must find her mother and save her kingdom amid dangers, lies, and secrets.
Fleeing from the dangerous and powerful Mage society she has betrayed, Zara has taken refuge in the Maker city of Gengst, where she knows she will face persecution and death if her identity is uncovered. She must live without magic--and even though she can finally be with the man she loves--her new life is far from the utopia she had dreamt it would be. s the Knowledge Seekers work together to build machines powerful enough to end the centuries-long war between the mages and the non-magical Makers, Zara finds her loyalties and love tested to breaking point. She must face the evil that is her heritage, uncover the truth behind the childhood tragedy that haunts her--and find the strength to believe in herself.
The third instalment of a gripping fantasy quartet from critically acclaimed Ellen Renner.
Ellen Renner, an American author now residing in Devon, England, brings a unique blend of creativity to her writing. With a background in painting, she sketches her characters, enhancing her storytelling process. Beyond writing, she engages in various hobbies such as spinning wool, knitting, and weaving. Ellen also plays the violin, dabbles in fencing, and has a passion for collecting teapots and motorcycles, showcasing her diverse interests and artistic flair.
As the island's new Weather witch, Storm must sail with the fleet into dangerous waters. But it's Bellum Town that brings Storm her first real test. Another action-packed fantasy adventure as Storm discovers just how powerful she really is!Start Storm's adventure in the brilliant, Storm Witch.
What if your greatest enemy was yourself? Zara is a mage, one of the elite in a world where magic is power, and the non-magical majority are oppressed and enslaved. When her Tribute slave and best friend is killed for the crime of literacy, Zara vows revenge by spying for the rebel Knowledge Seekers. But her bravery and magical skill are tested to the limit when a hostage from the other side of the Wall arrives at her palazzo. Sensing a kindred spirit, she promises to help him - but before she can, her secret is discovered. Hunted by her own kind, she must convince the Knowledge Seekers she is really on their side. But can she convince herself?