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Mary Gentle

Also known as Mary Rosalyn Gentle
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Mary Rosalyn Gentle is a UK science fiction and fantasy author. Mary Gentle's first published novel was Hawk in Silver (1977), a young-adult fantasy. She came to prominence with the Orthe duology, which consists of Golden Witchbreed (1983) and Ancient Light (1987).

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Grunts!Mary Gentleon 20 shelves
Rats and GargoylesMary GentleFirst in Ratlords
A Secret HistoryMary GentleFirst in The Book of Ash
Golden WitchbreedMary GentleFirst in Golden Witchbreed
The Black OperaMary Gentleon 1 shelves

Known for

Alternate HistoryHistorical FantasyTechno-MysticismMysticalGrimdarkVisceral

Awards

1 won · 11 shortlisted
WinnerBSFAAsh: A Secret History2001FinalistLocus F1610: A SUNDIAL IN A GRAVE2004FinalistClarkeAsh: A Secret History2001FinalistCampbellAsh: A Secret History2001FinalistLocus FAsh: A Secret History2001FinalistOtherwiseAsh: A Secret History2000

Details

Born
29 Mar 1956
Country
United Kingdom
First book
A hawk in silver, 1977

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