About

Alys Clare

Alys Clare is a contemporary British author known for her historical fiction novels. Born in the West Country of England, Clare's passion for writing emerged at a young age. After graduating from university, she pursued a career in journalism before transitioning to full-time writing. Clare's notable works include the "Runaway Princess" series, the "Edwardian House Party" series, and stand-alone novels such as "The Man in the Red Coat" and "The Twelfth Day of July." Her novels have garnered critical acclaim for their well-researched historical settings, engaging characters, and compelling storylines. Clare has received several awards for her writing, including the Georgette Heyer Historical Novel Prize and the Joan Hessayon Award. Her works have been translated into numerous languages and enjoyed commercial success worldwide.

Book Series by Alys Clare

Hawkenlye Mysteries Series

Fortune Like the Moon

1999

Ashes of the Elements

2000

The Tavern in the Morning

2000

The Chatter of the Maidens

2001

The Faithful Dead

2002

A Dark Night Hidden

2003

Whiter Than the Lily

2004

Girl in a Red Tunic

2005

Heart of Ice

2006

The Enchanter's Forest

2007

The Paths of the Air

2008

The Joys of My Life

2008

The Rose of the World

2011

The Song of the Nightingale

2012

The Winter King

2014

A Shadowed Evil

2015

The Devil's Cup

2017

Aelf Fen Mysteries Series

Out of the Dawn Light

2009

Mist Over the Water

2010

Music of the Distant Stars

2010

The Way Between the Worlds

2011

Land of the Silver Dragon

2013

Blood of the South

2015

The Night Wanderer

2016

The Rufus Spy

2018

City of Pearl

2019

The Lammas Wild

2021

Gabriel Taverner Mystery Series

A Rustle of Silk

2016

The Angel in the Glass

2018

The Indigo Ghosts

2020

Magic in the Weave

2022

The Cargo From Neira

2023

The Chrysanthemum Tiger

2024

World’s End Bureau Victorian Mystery Series

The Woman Who Spoke to Spirits

2019

The Outcast Girls

2020

The Man in the Shadows

2022

The Stranger in the Asylum

2024

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