Dark Earth

Set in AD 500 on an island in the Thames, this novel follows two sisters—Isla, skilled in sword-making despite societal restrictions, and Blue, who visits the bones of a drowned woman at night—whose secrets compel them to seek refuge in the haunted, abandoned city of Londinium. As they navigate a world steeped in myth, magic, and peril, their journey explores themes of kinship, resilience, and the ancient roots of Britain. Praised for its originality and vivid storytelling, the book immerses readers in a dark, captivating world where survival depends on daring to believe in the mythic and the magical.