

Free UK p&p over £10, online orders only. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she’s blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacksand, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday. Her pet fascinations include public transport, ancient cities, hotels, opera singers, Halloween, secret societies and gigantic cats - all of which have weaselled their way into Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow, her award-winning first novel released in 2017. To order a copy for £11.04 go to or call 03. Jessica Townsend lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend is published by Orion (£12.99). It’s very firmly the first in a series – readers finish the book with as many questions as they started – but few will be disappointed: there’s still a whole Wundrous world to discover in future books. Add to this clever plotting, irresistibly quirky humour, a truly treacherous villain, and real heart in Morrigan’s quest for courage, hope and identity. A breathtaking, enchanting new series by debut author Jessica Townsend, about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world-but is. Spectacular set pieces like the Fright Trial and the Battle of Christmas Eve lend a deliciously cinematic feel to her writing. And what a world it is: from the surreal Hotel Deucalion to giant Magnifi-cats and the Tube-inspired Wunderground transport system, Townsend’s vibrant world-building is what really sets Nevermoor apart. Once the mist rises over Nevermoor’s silver gates, a Wizard of Oz-style technicolor transformation takes place. Don’t be fooled by the gothic opening chapters. Nevermoor Series by Jessica Townsend Nevermoor Series 4 primary works 5 total works Book 1 The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 4.
