Author

Frances Hardinge

Also known as Frances Melanie Hardinge, Hon. Frances Melanie Hardinge
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About

Frances Hardinge (born 1973) spent her childhood in a huge, isolated old house in a small, strange village, and the two things inspired her to write strange, magical stories from an early age. She studied English a Oxford University and now lives in Oxford, England.

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A Face Like GlassFrances Hardingeon 27 shelves
The Lie TreeFrances Hardingeon 21 shelves
Cuckoo SongFrances Hardingeon 15 shelves
DeeplightFrances Hardingeon 15 shelves
A Skinful of ShadowsFrances Hardingeon 14 shelves

Known for

Dark FantasyPortal FantasyParanormalScaredMysticalThe Uncanny

Awards

1 won · 9 shortlisted
WinnerHoldstockCuckoo Song2015FinalistLocus YAUnraveller2023FinalistLocus YAA Skinful of Shadows2018FinalistNortonThe Lie Tree2017FinalistNortonCuckoo Song2016FinalistLocus YAThe Lie Tree2016

Details

Born
1973
Country
United Kingdom
First book
Fly by Night, 2005

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