The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill

· Hachette Audio · Narrated by Jesse Vilinsky
4.7
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In this enchanting historical fantasy about sisterhood and self-discovery, a woman does everything she can to help her sister escape her husband— perfect for fans of C. L. Polk, Mary Robinette Kowal, and Marie Brennan.

There is no magic on Prospect Hill—or anywhere else, for that matter. But just on the other side of the veil is the world of the Fae. Generations ago, the first farmers on Prospect Hill learned to bargain small trades to make their lives a little easier—a bit of glass to find something lost, a cup of milk for better layers in the chicken coop.

Much of that old wisdom was lost as the riverboats gave way to the rail lines and the farmers took work at mills and factories. Alaine Fairborn’s family, however, was always superstitious, and she still hums the rhymes to find a lost shoe and to ensure dry weather on her sister’s wedding day.

When Delphine confides her new husband is not the man she thought he was, Alaine will stop at nothing to help her sister escape him. Small bargains buy them time, but a major one is needed. Yet, the price for true freedom may be more than they’re willing to pay.

Praise for The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill:

"A warm-hearted yet fierce fairy tale around the bonds of sisterhood."―H. G. Parry

"Brimming with folk magic and delightfully sinister hidden worlds. Truly enchanting.”―Leslye Penelope

"A beautifully written tale of feminine power, sisterly devotion, and magic as old as the hills themselves.”―Louisa Morgan


For more from Rowenna Miller, check out:

The Unraveled Kingdom
Torn
Fray
Rule

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4.7
3 reviews
Ashleah Younker
March 23, 2024
The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller is a historical fantasy set at the turn of the century about sisterhood and the fae. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at sixteen and a half hours and is narrated by Jesse Vilinsky. Our point of view shifts between our two main characters. Prospect Hill is located near a thinning of the veil between our world and the world of the Fae. Farmers often bargain for small trades to make life easier. But what happens if more major bargains are needed? I absolutely love this cover. There are so many details from the book in this illustration and it is super well done. The gold foil is an amazing touch. The story takes a bit of time to get going, but I got attached to the characters fairly soon. This book is a little over 400 pages, and I think that the beginning could have been tightened up a bit with more editing. I've seen this book compared with H.G. Parry's The Magician's Daughter as both are cozy fantasy. I enjoyed Parry's novel a wee bit more than I did this one, but if you like one of them you should absolutely check out the other. CW: domestic abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, gaslighting, animal death (chicken)
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Caelin, LCSW - Peace in Mind, LLC
April 22, 2023
Fantastic.
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About the author

Rowenna Miller lives in the Midwest with her husband and daughters, as well as several cats, two goats, and an ever-growing flock of chickens. When she isn’t inventing fantasy worlds, she teaches writing, trespasses while hiking, and gets into trouble with her sewing machine.

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