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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Tyannalee wrote on 08 January 2010:
OMG DRAGONFLY WAS THE BEST BOOK BESIDES THE CAT ROYAL ADVENTURES!!!!!!! When will Glass Swallow be coming out in America? Thanks! -Tyannalee (I don't know yet - usually a year later. J)
JessieMok wrote on 08 January 2010:
I adored the book 'Dragon Fly' It really came across as just a romantic book but it had action and everything, I was GRIPPED. In the next book, I hope it will have the same effect, and have action and love, everything. Is it as long? Hopefully. (About the same length I think. J)
georgina wrote on 07 January 2010:
the first couple of pages were a bit boring but the story rapidly became more gripping from there. I liked this book a lot!
Mary L. wrote on 02 January 2010:
I loved Dragonfly!!! I also read all but the last Cat Royal series. I was wondering, did you make all the 'giants' in your books nice on purpose? Like how you made Syd super duper awesome and you made Gordoc a good guy? (Not knowingly, but I might have a soft spot that way. Though the big Viking in Wolf Cry isn't so nice. Julia)
maddy wrote on 30 December 2009:
i loved dragonfly. you came to my school and i bought it then. books on different cultures are so interesting and no matter how much i read it it never ceases to amaze me. thankyou for writing such brilliant books!!!!!!!!!!!!!
claire wrote on 29 December 2009:
my friend lent me dragonfly and told me to read it , at fist when i read the blub i didnt like it, but when i finished the book, i was killing myself for more. PLEEEEEAASSE WRITE ANOTHER ONE WITH RAMIL AND TASHI AS THE MAIN CHARACTERS. Another one of their adventures would be heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!
amanda wrote on 20 December 2009:
Your book dragonfly is AMAZING! I am glad that ram and tashi will be in The Glass Swallow, even if just in the background. How many new characters are there going to be in the glass swallow? (Lots! J)
Maram wrote on 16 December 2009:
I LOVED THE BOOK, it was such a creative book i enjoyed it from the first page to the last. I couldn't keep it out of my hands (i had to study, but i still found time to read it.) WONDERFUL story.
Nia wrote on 14 December 2009:
Will this book ever be out in U.S.? I can`t get it in my library. -Niaxx (Came out in September. J)
jessica wrote on 12 December 2009:
i think drangonfly is shuch a great book it was like a roller couster that i never wanted to end i know the glass swallow will be just as good you are my nuber one auther thax
beth wrote on 05 December 2009:
how long did it take u 2 rite dragonfly (The first rush at it was very quick for me - about 6 weeks. Second draft etc took much longer but basically the story was shaped in that first 6 weeks. Julia)
Selina wrote on 02 December 2009:
ive read dragonfly so many times i can practically quote whole paragraphs off by heart! But it never fails to entertain me, and my emotions change witht he story as they do every time i read it. Definately my favourite novel so far!
Frannie wrote on 30 November 2009:
Are the Blue Crescent Islands based on Japan and China? The islands are in a crescent shape, a bit like japan and the islanders like folding paper which is like origami Just a thought! (Japan is definitely part of the mix but for shape I was also thinking New Zealand and culture/architecture elements of Cambodia crept in. J)
Lizzie wrote on 30 November 2009:
how much does the glass swallow feature ramil and tashi? (They aren't the main characters if that is what you are wondering. The story moves on. J)
Nina wrote on 26 November 2009:
Is this a good book? Still waiting for fifth Cat Royal so I decided to check these out. -N. (I'm not going to say it isn't, am I! I think you'll like it. J)
Clare wrote on 22 November 2009:
best book ever is there a sequel???? please write a sequal it would be great (See The Glass Swallow! J)
Ali Bram wrote on 21 November 2009:
Hi Julia, you are an amazing auther, i have read dragonfly and i cant wait untill i get my hands on the new one by you. Most of you books are amazing too. i have read some of the cat royal ones to. As a crazy idea i thought of trying to write a play script of dragonfly just to have a go. i am doing ok so far but it is taking a while. Do you think it is a good idea to try this? tell me if you think so. (HI, if you are doing this for fun, why not? There's a different system of rights etc for professional adaptation but fans having a go is to be encouraged! Julia)
Tasha wrote on 20 November 2009:
The cover for the new book is amzing! Is the book set in the same area as the last one? (By area I meen the knon world) (We go in to areas unknown - but yes, it is the same world. Julia)
Bethany wrote on 08 November 2009:
hey i love your book drangonfly!!!! in your sequel is ram and tashi in there. beth (Yes, but not as main characters. J)
Jodie wrote on 02 November 2009:
Dragonfly is amazing!!! I loved the characters- Tashi, Ram, Gordoc, Yelena, Melletin etc were just amazing! Will they be in your new book much because I would love to read about them again. Thank you... you're a fab author! (There are links but the story is focused on two new characters that I hope you will also fall in love with. Julia)
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