Novels & Short Stories

Crown Of Snow

Robin Hood meets the Snow Queen in this reimagined fairytale perfect for Young Adult readers aged 11-14.

A young rebel archer and an arrogant prince…
In the divided kingdom of Abira, confident young archer Luka fights in the rebellion to overthrow a cruel royal family. To prove her bravery, Luka comes up with a scheme to kidnap the arrogant Prince Airdan.
But when her plan goes awry, Luka and the captive prince are lost in an enchanted forest. To escape, they must work together to defeat four dangerous magical trials. To succeed, they will need to put aside their differences and work together… Or stay trapped in the winter woods forever.
A View From The Mountain

For fans of Jodi Picoult and Kate Morton, comes the extraordinary life of one young woman who defies social norms… and carves a better life for herself and other women.

1902. In tropical Malang, Indonesia, Anna’s family owns a coffee plantation. But despite their opulent lifestyle, shy, sensitive Anna has always felt like an outsider. Haunted by dreams of another life, she craves the acceptance of her mother and self-absorbed sister, Lily.
Facing discrimination for the colour of her skin, Anna wants to change the lives of Javanese girls through education. Despite the hurdles in her way, she pursues the life of a teacher.
But as the war looms, and her marriage turns deadly, Anna will need to draw upon her inner strength and bravery to not only survive; but to unearth the truth of her past.
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Starred Reviews
‘Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Dutch East Indies, A View From The Mountain will have you questioning what you are willing to do to protect the ones you love, and if your dream is big enough to withstand the hurdles of life.’
The Literate Leprechaun

‘Well-written, engaging characters… enjoyable and fun to read.’
Krista R.

‘A very kind and gentle story.’
Karen K.

‘I think you would enjoy this if you enjoy historical books. This story is about the author’s family history—Alex Dalton does a great job of portraying the characters.’
Up All Night With Books

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