I’ve been a fan of Sharon Lynn Fisher since I read her debut, Ghost Planet, back in 2012, and I’ve been lucky enough to read just about everything she’s written since then. When I heard she was writing a historical fantasy called The Absinthe Earl, I eagerly followed her on social media and signed up for her newsletter so I wouldn’t miss any details about the book. So when Sharon emailed and asked if I’d like to participate in the cover reveal, I was beyond excited, to say the least. Not only is the cover stunning, but the story sounds magical and romantic! Before we get to the cover, here’s what the book is about:
They crossed centuries to find each other.
Their love will shatter worlds.
Miss Ada Quicksilver, a student of London’s Lovelace Academy for Promising Young Women, is spending her holiday in Ireland to pursue her anthropological study of fairies. She visits Dublin’s absinthe bars to investigate a supposed association between the bittersweet spirit and fairy sightings.
One night a handsome Irishman approaches her, introducing himself as Edward Donoghue. Edward takes absinthe to relieve his sleepwalking, and she is eager to hear whether he has experience with fairies. Instead, she discovers that he’s the earl of Meath, and that he will soon visit a mysterious ruin at Newgrange on the orders of his cousin, the beautiful, half-mad Queen Isolde. On learning about Ada’s area of study, he invites her to accompany him.
Ada is torn between a sensible fear of becoming entangled with the clearly troubled gentleman and her compelling desire to ease his suffering. Finally she accepts his invitation, and they arrive in time for the winter solstice. That night, the secret of Edward’s affliction is revealed: he is, in fact, a lord in two worlds and can no longer suppress his shadow self.
Little does either of them realize that their blossoming friendship and slowly kindling passion will lead to discoveries that wrench open a door sealed for centuries, throwing them into a war that will change Ireland forever.
Now for the gorgeous cover:
The Absinthe Earl – The Faery Rehistory #1
by Sharon Lynn Fisher
Publication date: October 15, 2019
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
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Here’s what early reviewers are saying about the book:
“Charming and filled with intriguing characters, dangerous enemies, and hidden desires…hooked me from the start.” (Full review)
— Maria V. Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of the Study series
“Wonderfully written and wonderfully romantic, Sharon Lynn Fisher’s The Absinthe Earl sweeps readers into a powerfully re-imagined Victorian Ireland where a strong queen rules and the world of Faery is just a heartbeat away.
— Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author of the Guardian trilogy
“Magical and brilliant! THE ABSINTHE EARL is a fast-paced romp that expertly weaves two different worlds into an adventure not to be missed. Sharon Lynn Fisher crafts clever dialogue and creates characters to fall in love with.”
— Lorraine Heath, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Scoundrels of St. James series
About the author:
SHARON LYNN FISHER writes stories for the geeky at heart—meaty mash-ups of sci-fi, fantasy, suspense, and romance. She lives where it rains nine months of the year and is mom to two lovely tweens, two huge dogs, two ridiculous goats, an orange cat and orange mare, and a fluctuating number of poultry. Sharon has published sci-fi romance with Tor Books and erotic fairy tales with Penguin Random House. Her new fantasy historical romance trilogy, the Faery Rehistory, is being published by Blackstone Publishing.
I’ve not read anything from this author but I think this sounds different and like something want to try. I do love the way that cover is done. Thanks for sharing a new author with me!
I hope more people try her books, I just love them:-)
This looks and sounds awesome. I need told add it to my tbr.
The cover is striking, right?
Oooooh I really like that cover, even though I’m not usually a fan of people on covers. I love the green!
I think it’s really well done for a “people” cover:-)
Oh, heck yes, this is a me book and I will definitely be reading this one. I love the title too.
Oh good! It’s definitely a “me” book as well:-)
What a gorgeous cover! I just love the greens in the title. This sounds wonderful, I’ll definitely have to keep it on my radar.
I love the greens as well, goes great with the Irish setting:-)
Great cover – I could be persuaded to read a good romp!
Lynn 😀
I think you’d enjoy her books:-)
A really striking cover! I’m so excited to read this series. I feel like I need to re-read Ghost Planet. It’s been too long and it was such an amazing book.
Oh me too! I read Ghost Planet back when it came out and I just loved it. Sharon is such an underrated author:-)
That cover is awesome, although at first glance, I thought the woman was Lady Gaga, lol.
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Ha ha you’re right, it does look like Lady Gaga! Not a bad thing…
It’s very pretty! And awesome that it’s with Blackstone Publishing, I think they only recently started publishing print in addition to audio!
I think they’ve been publishing print for a few years. I have a few of their books:-)
Thank you so much, Tammy, and everyone who dropped by! I had a lovely cover reveal day!
Thank you for letting me help promote this gorgeous cover, Sharon! I hope I’ve lit a fire under a lot of readers:-)
It’s so cool that the authors contact you directly to participate on these tours/reveals! That’s indeed a cool cover! 😀
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I’m drawn to the green in this cover, too, Tammy! It’s so engaging! You’ve enticed me about her books too!
I love the green too, I am all about blue and/or green covers:-)
Oh neat! I totally recognize this author from her other book, The Ophelia Prophecy. Great cover. Love the sound of this one too. 🙂
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I really loved The Ophelia Prophecy too:-)
I just came across this one on EW! It does have a gorgeous cover, and I’m thinking of requesting it because it sounds interesting!
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I’m definitely requesting it! And it’s Blackstone Publishing, I think you’ve read the Hell Divers books, which they publish.
oh this is a pretty cover! Love the green! And that font is so fashionable now!
I love the font, I think it really works with the time period!