She studied English and Creative Writing at Warwick University and Magazine Journalism at The Cardiff School of Journalism. ‘An enthralling and inventive story you’ll enjoy getting lost in’Ĭari Thomas has always loved magic, inspired by her upbringing among the woods and myths of Wales’s Wye Valley. That is, until her eyes are opened to a London she never knew existed one with a shop that sells memories, a secret underground library and nightclubs full of magic.’ ‘The first in a new fantasy trilogy, Anna's aunt has always warned her of the dangers of magic and now, aged 16, she is counting down the days to a ceremony that will bind her magic forever. With teen witches, hidden libraries, secrets and lies, it’s a dream of a book, and I loved it.’ ‘THREADNEEDLE had me spellbound – a luminous, captivating fantasy that left me longing to return to Thomas’s vividly imagined magical world.

‘A bewitching tale of magic, family secrets and twisted affections, of finding your true self in a world of treacherous mystery. ‘There’s magic in every nook and cranny – as well as shops selling memories – in this fantastical novel that stalks the streets of London’s underbelly’ ‘In this beautiful coming-of-age book, Thomas tackles big issues, family secrets and heartbreak in a brilliantly imagined, yet authentic world.’ Sunday Times bestselling author Robin Hobb There are riddles and puzzles to be solved and there’s a library – trust me, it’s a good one. Jay Kristoff, Sunday Times bestselling author of NEVERNIGHT and EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE ‘An enthralling and original fantasy, woven inside a magical web of lies’ Not only that, but mysterious events around the town are causing panic in the secret magical community and cowans – non-magical folk – are starting to take notice.Ĭan Rowan hone her hedge craft, try to make some friends and solve the riddle of the mysterious goings-on, or is magic about to be revealed to the world … or at least Wales? However, Rowan soon comes to realise that hedges are a serious business and this isn’t quite the opportunity to rest and escape she thought it might be. Rowan is visiting her aunt – Winne the hedge witch – in the Welsh countryside, to get back to nature and hone her skills, as well as taking a break from her annoying sisters and enjoying some peace and quiet. An enchanting new novella set in the magical world of Sunday Times bestseller Threadneedle.

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