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For some years we've had a New Zealand Book Month to highlight and celebrate great kiwi literature in schools, but its never been an 'official' observance, and there wasn't one planned for this year that I could find evidence of.
Despite this, and in honour of the art, I've taken the initiative to highlight some of my favourites throughout August.
So I'd like to present author one ...

Emily Gee

Emily is the daughter of another famous kiwi author - Maurice Gee - although they write quite different stories. Emily's novels are based around fantasy, and Regency-era romance, and she is known for her period-accurate detail.
There has been much written about her and her work in interviews, which you can Google for, and read online, so I won't rehash them here.
I will point out, though, that if you enjoy a bit of history, following her posts (as Emily Larkin) on FB will reward you with her doses of Regency slang - they are very enlightening. (Now I know what pucker water is, I can never unknow it again! Work it into conversations with your friends.)

Her books have consistently rated very well on both Amazon and Goodreads (possibly other places too, but I am not familiar with them). I find it refreshing that great NZ authors do not feel they have to centre their work around characters living here, but can hold their own in any world they create.
As Emily Gee, she's published stories such as:
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and her Cursed Kingdoms trilogy:

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As Emily Larkin she's published more prolifically so I won't list them all, but here is a taster:

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You should be able to download a free digital copy of this wonderful book via Amazon kindle. If you enjoy historical romance, and magic then you are sure to be very entertained by this story.

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