{"product_id":"lavender-hemlock-9781761181504","title":"Lavender \u0026 Hemlock","description":"\u003cp\u003eA housemaid's quiet life is disrupted when the arrival of a mysterious stranger makes her question everything about her peaceful existence and her charming seaside home in this enticing fantasy YA novel from the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eA Hunger of Thorns\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnhallowed Halls\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA COSY SAPPHIC ROMANTASY WITH A DARK HEART\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnce upon a time, there were three: a maid, a knight and a monster. But which was which?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHousemaid Tansy's only duties are to tend to old Lady Aster and care for their quaint, peaceful, isolated seaside cottage - the Oubliette. Tansy can't remember the last time she left ... or when she arrived.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMerit is a Carrion Knight. A servant of the dark entity the Unmaker, she has been raised to be a monster. But when she's wounded during a routine raid, she stumbles through a mysterious door ... and finds herself tumbling into the Oubliette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the two meet, an instant connection forms, and a crack appears in the Oubliette's perfect facade. As the bond between Merit and Tansy grows and powerful feelings rise to the surface, Tansy must question not only what she wants, but who she is. Because the origins of this charming world are darker than she could imagine - and the key to uncovering them might lie with Tansy herself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This is the book of my dreams - a shadow beneath a cosy surface, a swoonworthy romance, and a twist in the tail you won't see coming. And let's not forget a snarky cat, a loyal dog and a cantankerous goose. Perfection.' - Amie Kaufman, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLady's Knight\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Deliciously dark, whimsical, and deeply romantic, this story will sweep you right off your feet.' - Kate J Armstrong, author of \u003ci\u003eNightbirds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'This is a tender, passionate love story set within a rich fantasy realm with plenty of immersive lore for readers to discover ... A swoonworthy romance set in an exquisitely described world.' \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropes include: \u003cbr\u003e- Mysterious stranger \u003cbr\u003e- Overcoming amnesia \u003cbr\u003e- Raised a monster \u003cbr\u003e- Queer romance \u003cbr\u003e- Wounded Knight \u003cbr\u003e- Cosy with a dark heart\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781761181504\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 03 Nov 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: A\u0026amp;U Children's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 23.4(H)x15.3(L)404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 404\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eLili Wilkinson is the award-winning author of more than twenty books for children and teenagers, including \u003ci\u003eUnhallowed Halls\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDeep is the Fen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Hunger of Thorns\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAfter the Lights Go Out\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Erasure Initiative\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBravepaw\u003c\/i\u003e. Lili established the Inky Awards at the Centre for Youth Literature, State Library of Victoria. She has a PhD in Creative Writing, and lives in Melbourne with her partner, child, dog and three chickens.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003ePraise for Lili Wilkinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Dark magic and strange and ancient secrets unfurl in this stunning foray whose skillful plotting is reminiscent of Donna Tartt's \u003ci\u003eThe Secret History\u003c\/i\u003e.' - Publisher's Weekly \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The luscious depth of the worldbuilding and the effortless skill with which it is conveyed make me utterly jealous.' - Amie Kaufman \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A lush, spellbinding tale with dangerously enchanting characters...' - C. S. Pacat","brand":"Lili Wilkinson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51528064893145,"sku":"9781761181504","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781761181504.jpg?v=1794035180","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/lavender-hemlock-9781761181504","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}