Dragonfly & The Glass Swallow
Dragonfly
Princess Taoshira is appalled when she is ordered to marry Prince Ramil ac Burinholt in order to unite their lands. And Ramil's not too pleased either. They hate each other on sight.
So when she and Ramil are kidnapped, they fear there's no escape - either from their kidnappers or from each other.
Can they put aside their differences long enough to survive ambush, unarmed combat, brainwashing and imprisonment? And will the people they meet on their extraordinary adventure - including a circus strongman, a daring rebel leader, a sinister master of spies and the best female fighter they have ever seen - help them or betray them to the enemy..?
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The Glass Swallow
Rain
She designs exquisite stained glass for the windows of her city. But the law is clear — it is forbidden for girls to be part of the glassmaker's guild. To keep her secret hidden, she leaves home and travels to the strange new country of Magharna.
Peri
When he witnesses Rain's capture by a gang of bandits, both his fate and his heart becomes tied to hers. They escape the outlaws, but Peri and his family of falconers are untouchables who are scorned by all, and Rain is not allowed to be part of their lives.
Can Rain and Peri's love survive the prejudices against them? And with the city on the brink of disaster will they be able to stop their world from smashing apart?
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juli wrote on 12 May 2012:
I really liked the book. The names and descriptions are beautiful! But I've got a question: Is there a special reason why you used the word 'Holt' so often, (like in HOLT, BurinHOLT and FelixHOLT) ?
Yes it means fortified town in the world of the book.
Tania wrote on 09 April 2012:
Hi Julia! I'm from Catalunya, Spain. I have only read one of your books, Dragonfly. I really loved it and I would like to know if The glass swallow is more or less like it. It is a thriller book, it's an adventure book, a romantic one...? I know that you are very busy but I'll be very grateful if you answer me! Thanks, Tania.
Hi Tania The Glass Swallow continues in the same world and contains some of the same characters so I think you might enjoy it. It has a romance but the plot is focussed on adventure. Julia
Angela wrote on 18 March 2012:
OMG I loved Dragonfly and The Glass Swallow! It was one of the best books I've ever read! I hope you make more books like those! You are one of the best authors! I love all your books! Keep writing!
Emma wrote on 15 March 2012:
Just out of curiosity, what is Peri's birth name and how old is he? I don't think either was mentioned in The Glass Swallow.
He is 18 I think during the course of the novel. He hasn't told me his birth name but I think it is the same as his father, hence the nickname.
Rain wrote on 12 March 2012:
Oh My God! i love your books! and yes.. my name is Rain too.. i was so happy when i found out you wrote a companion book of dragonfly. i loved that book! it made me laugh. but what made me more shocked was that the main character in glass swallow is the same as mine! haha! what a coincidence! i was screaming so loud when Peri screamed "Rain" . it felt like he screamed my name ! but anyways.. thank you Julia Golding. You definitely should write more stories than this :D We all Love you ♥
Thanks, Rain.
Jade wrote on 10 March 2012:
I absolutely loved dragonfly! I can't wait to read the glass swallow. Dragonfly was a "lone star" (basically newer book that Texas recommends you read for junior high students) and so many of them are excellent books with romance and action and they are amazing. I love all the action in dragonfly. This is now one of my favorite books. Thanks, Jade
Thanks, Jade.
Kelly wrote on 08 March 2012:
I LOVED Dragonfly! I didn't even know that there was the Glass Swallow. I'm totally going to read it. I bet both of them'll be on my wish list when I'm finished. I also liked the Companion Quartet but I loved this more. I recommended it to my friend and she finished it the day I recommended it. Please write more novels and books! :)
Thanks, Kelly.
Taylor D. wrote on 07 March 2012:
I love Dragonfly!!! It was one of our books this year that we had to read for name that book! Please make a sequel to it as I'm sure a lot of us would love to see Ram and Tashi again!
They appear briefly in The Glass Swallow...
Alia wrote on 04 March 2012:
i loved dragonfly and the glass swallow! i read them both in a day! i am now reading water theif, its amazing! please please please write a sequal to dragonfly (or glass swallow)! thanks!D
You are a fast reader!
Lauren E. K. wrote on 22 February 2012:
Dear Julia, I absolutely love these two amazing books. I'm an aspiring writer myself and your books inspire me. They are my favorite books and you are one of my favorite authors. You touch on subjects most people shy away from, like cultures and government. Continue writing in this series because I will read every one of them! BTW how do you come up with these characters. and how do they always seem to fit together so perfectly?
Writing is not a logical process, more instinctive. I think I follow a bread crumb trail of impressions to come up with characters if you understand what I'm getting at! Thanks for taking time to write.
Izzy wrote on 20 February 2012:
Will there be any more of these books? I would like to know more about Ice Archepalago...(hint hint) Izzy
We'll have to see!
Izzy wrote on 20 February 2012:
Hi! I love all your books (But especially Cat Royal) and I was wondering how many children to Tashi and Ramil have, what are they called and how old are they at the time of The Glass Swallow? Thanks, Izzy
I've not written that story but they had at least two by the time of Glass Swallow - one of whom (Lagan) is a friend Retsam.
Tasha wrote on 19 February 2012:
I loved Dragonfly and Glass Swallow as they fit perfectly into the kind of books I like! I especially like the bits with romance in them.
pasplin wrote on 11 February 2012:
Hi Julia, Loved these books and just want to read more. I've already lent the book to all my friends who love them just as much. We would love for you to write more like this!
Thanks.
Linnea C. wrote on 02 February 2012:
Hi Julia! I absolutely love all of your books! I just have a question about Dragonfly. Where did the inspiration for the dragonfly come from? Why that animal? The reason I ask is because my family loves dragonflies, so it was just funny that a book I was reading was all about that. Thank you! Linnea
Hi I was inspired by the poem I quote at the front - they are magical creatures.
Izzy wrote on 20 January 2012:
I am 11 but last time I read dragonfly I didn't get into it it was a year ago should I try it again?
You could try but maybe this kind of fantasy isn't your thing? I write lots of different sorts of books so don't expect everyone to like everything. I would have thought Dragonfly appeals to those who like adventure with a touch of romance.
Joanna wrote on 14 January 2012:
Julia Golding is one of my favorite authors ever! One small question, will the Glass Swallow be released in the United States. A disadvantage of mine is that all the books I look forward to reading are released in the UK first!
Good news: out in the States now.
Vasily Romani wrote on 05 January 2012:
My 2 favorite books ever. I have read both books so many times i can't remember! Are there going to be any other books like this in the future (based in the same areas)? I love all your books
Probably - I often return to things when a new idea strikes.
Sarah wrote on 11 December 2011:
I absolutely love all your books, especially Dragonfly and The Glass Swallow! If they ever are made into movies- I'd love to see them (or being them)! You are such a talented writer, and you've helped me come up with so many different ideas for stories- thank you for everything :)
Thanks, Sarah.
angie wrote on 03 December 2011:
Dragonfly was soo good i love the romance.I hope to read the Glass Swallow next!
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