Married with three children, she lives in Oxford, UK. 'Dragonfly' won the 2012 Beehive Book Award, Young Adult Division, given by the Children's Literature Association of Utah. In the US, 'Secret of the Sirens' won the honor book medal of the Green Earth Book Award. Dragonfly Princess Taoshira is appalled when she is ordered to marry Prince Ramil ac Burinholt in order to unite their lands. It went on to win the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2006 and the Nestle Children's Book Prize 2006 (formerly known as the Smarties Prize). Studying for the doctorate prompted her to write her first novel, 'The Diamond of Drury Lane', set in 1790 and told by her intrepid heroine, Cat Royal. 4 Books 1 Secret of the Sirens Julia Golding From 4.19 2 The Gorgon's Gaze Julia Golding From 4.

See the complete The Companions Quartet series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. She also has a doctorate in English literature from Oxford. by Julia Golding includes books Secret of the Sirens, The Gorgon's Gaze, Mines of the Minotaur, and several more. Read carefully and you’ll spot all sorts of material from her diplomatic and Oxfam careers popping up in unexpected places. Well over half a million of her books have been sold worldwide in more than twenty different languages.įormer British diplomat and Oxfam policy adviser, she has now published over thirty novels in genres ranging from historical adventure to fantasy.

She also writes under the pen names of Joss Stirling and Eve Edwards. Then chance intervenes and she is made prisoner in Brigard and brought before King Ramil's son, Lagan for judgement. Her life looks set for a quick death as she has no skills to save her. Julia Golding is a multi-award winning writer for children and young adults. Julia Golding 4.06 69 ratings9 reviews Flame-haired Thorn is taken as a child into the blood-thirsty service of the priests of Hollin.

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