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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Gummy Bear wrote on 01 November 2009:
When is Glass Swallow coming out in South Africa? and where can i get it? (You usually get the UK edition I think so same time as UK dates on FAQs. Your bookstore should be able to order it or is there an Amazon or online equivalent in South Africa? Julia)
Sebi wrote on 30 October 2009:
Is this out in the States? My friend in Ireland said it was really good and so I really hope it's out in the US!! (yes, see US section of the shop on this site. Julia)
shumaiya wrote on 30 October 2009:
i like the way dragonfly ended - mischievously - when ramil said "isn't it time you returned that shirt to its owner"
Angelmail wrote on 30 October 2009:
The Glass swallow sounds amazing!
Simone wrote on 30 October 2009:
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY THE AWESOMENESS!!! I ABSOLUTELY ADORE YOUR BOOKS!!!
shumaiya wrote on 29 October 2009:
YOU ARE THE BEST WRITER EVERRRRRRRRRR is ramil and tashi gonna be in the glass swallow. what number book is the glass swallow. when i read dragonfly i couldn't stop i was just adicted to the book this is the 10th time im reading it. IT IS THE BEST BOOK EVERRRRRRR. you are my number 1 author. at times the book made me sad, made me laugh and made me happy. i just cant tell you how much i love that book. please make the glass swallow interesting aswell, bye then take care. (Hi, The story moves on but you'll see them in the background. There are new characters to fall in love with. Julia)
carlotta wrote on 14 October 2009:
did you name Felix Holt after George Eliot's book? just wondering is all. XD (Not knowingly but I'm a great admirer of GE. Julia)
Helena Hughes wrote on 04 October 2009:
Dragonfly is one of the best books EVER written!!!!!!!!! I loved it sooo much, PLEASE write a sequel i am dying for something good to read!
milly wrote on 03 October 2009:
HI Julia, i wrote to you on this message board not long ago asking for a sighed copy but i am in the UK. does it make a difference? thanks so much, milly X (I often sign copies when I go out and about to schools/festivals. I live in Oxford so the shops here also tend to have stocks. You could email either Waterstones or Blackwells in Oxford and ask them. Alternatively send book plates via my publishers. Julia)
Ashleigh wrote on 01 October 2009:
OMG this is the best book ever the end made me cry so touching. shame this kind of romance doesn't exist no more.
milly wrote on 28 September 2009:
Hi Julia, i just had to tell you that im reading dragonfly right now and i just ADORE it! i dont know how you do it but its sooo amazing. i am now writing a book of my own thanks to your inspiration! Milly X p.s is there any chance i could get a singed copy? (If you are in the US there is a chance to win a signed copy in the competition I'll launch shortly. Let me know if you are in the UK. Julia)
Sian wrote on 20 September 2009:
I love this book soooo much and it inspired me to get my daddy to buy some of your other books, which are also amazing. Dragonfly is defintely one of my favourite books. What other books or authors would you suggest reading for people who adore your work? Also when do you suspect Glass Swallow will be out? I imagine it will be as amazing as Dragonfly. What imspired you to write this book and your other series/ stand alone books? thank you, Sian x (Hi Sian, the answer to your last question is on the FAQ page. If you like my fantasy, you might also like Sharon Hale's Goose Girl - I like it. Julia)
Dana wrote on 18 September 2009:
Well! This looks like another great book from the mastermind who brought us Cat Royal! I wonder if you know when this book is arriving in the United States? It looks like just the sort of book that would interest me, and one of my flaws is that I am a very picky reader. Your Fan, Dana (Hi, it's out this month I think. J)
Alexa wrote on 08 September 2009:
Dear Julia I'm so excited to finally get a chance to read Dragonfly this fall. I live in the states and have been anticipating its avaibility here. I am just wondering, what writing materials do you most like to use? I personally perfer real ink and a quill or a typewriter so I find it interesting to see what other writers like to use to write, if they have any personal preferences. Well, thanks for reading my babbling, A (I'm a notebook then straight on to laptop person. julia)
alice herbert wrote on 06 September 2009:
dear julia gilding.and Gemma Doyle the font of the cover of cats 1st adventire is edwardian script. Gemma Doyle is the name of Libba Bray's books main character, that is So. Amzing. Like. Oh. My God.!.!.!.!.! also: gemma, julia, are you on MSN?.?.?.?.? (No and I'm Golding. J)
Milly wrote on 29 August 2009:
Oh.My.Actual.God. i din't know that this book even existed until i came to this website looking for Cat Royal but this looks AMAZING! the exact type of book i would love to read! excuse me, i must leave now to go and buy it... M x P.s i just wanted to know, whats the craziest thing a fan has ever done? just intersted! (Nothing as yet...J PS do see the messages from Cat in twitter if you are a fan)
Gemma Doyle wrote on 29 August 2009:
Hey! I was just wondering what the font is on the cover (of the first version), cause it's really cool! Thanks, Gem (You could try asking the publisher - I don't decide that kind of thing. J)
Sandra wrote on 29 August 2009:
Hi, Julia! Firstly, I'd like to say this book (and all your books, for that matter) is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Truly exceptional. Much better than stupid, overrated Twilight or Judy Blume. Second, I have a question about the Glass Swallow. Are Ram and Tashi's children going to appear? Hope this finds you well! -Sandra Bentson (Yes, but the focus is on new characters. j)
Kiranjot wrote on 11 August 2009:
OMG...before i started this book someone told me that it is THE BEST BOOK EVER...and i trusted that person and bought the book (yes i bought it before i even knew anything about it !!!)...but after i read it i regretted ever doubting my friends opinions THIS BOOK ROCKED...!!!!!its a drama with passion and some suspense with dabs of romance throughtout the book - keep rocking julia golding - cause u rock - does that make sense? LOL! oh and one question actually two is dragon fly a only book and what is your real name? (Hi Kiranjot, there is a partner book next year called The Glass Swallow - not so much as a sequel as a friend to Dragonfly, set in the same world with some of the same characters appearing. Real name - Julia Golding is kind of 'real' in that it is my name before marriage. Julia)
katy wrote on 29 July 2009:
have we met the main characters for The Glass Swallow. if so, who are they? Also, are Yelena and Melletin going to be in it, and what about Gordoc. Sorry about all the questions! i have all your books and you are my fav author (Hi Katy, There are two main characters who are new but you will also get glimpses of some of your favourites. J)
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