My Unfortunate Past
Available in store and online July 2021
“Violet Brown was kidnapped at six months old, and trapped in a sad, grand house in the middle of nowhere. Violet has only one dream – to find her real family. But she must first solve the mystery of her past. Who is the strange black cat that visits, and what is Arthur doing in his workshop? Who and what is Violet Brown?”
A companion novel for Creatures of Magic, My Unfortunate Past is a darkly funny and magical tale for anyone who has struggled to find their true home and place in the world.
“I loved this book so much. I couldn’t put it down. It is very mysterious and I love the thrilling and eventful twists and turns. I will recommend this book to all my friends.”
— Eliza, 10
Creatures of Magic
First published by Walker Books 2013. New edition coming soon.
“Creatures of Magic, noun the preferred name for modern witches.
Witches next door. Strange transformations in the night. Hooded fi gures on the street. And a new friend. When Violet Brown and her magical family move in next door, Anna’s world becomes much more exciting – and dangerous. Violet needs her help to fight off the Inquisitors who want to destroy her family. But can Violet be trusted?”
Limited copies of Creatures of Magic are available at Novella Fine Books Wahroonga, Best Little Bookshop in Town Cronulla, Berkelouws Hornsby and Leichhardt, or to order directly through the online store.
“I thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel by Maree Fenton-Smith, especially the way age-old themes of magic and the fight between good and evil are set against the more everyday concerns of friendship and trust.”