Cursed in the Lost City: the thrilling second book in the Elizabethan rom-com series

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It's 1599. Fang and Lazare are on the run with their friends Amber, Nell and half-fae child Tem. The news that Tem possesses the power to make humans immortal is spreading across London like wildfire - and has even reached the ears of the ailing Queen Elizabeth Tudor.

Desperate to avoid capture by the English crown, keep Tem safe, reverse their curse and not alldie, the gang flee to The Lost City of Llanelli, the realm of the dragon queen Redthroat the Invincible.Rumoured to have almighty power, does Redthroat really have the answers to their problems Or have they escaped the clutches of one greedy monarch just to fall straight into the jaws of another

And if they can stop getting attacked by muggers, harpies and dragons for five minutes, might Fang and Lazare be able to admit they are falling in love

Cursed in the Lost Cityis a laugh-out-loud romantasy novel with a grumpy x sunshine dynamic, a cast of loveable characters and set in an alternate sixteenth century historical London!

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Grumpy x SunshineFound familyDragons, vampires and supernatural beingsMild spice

Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE CURSED SERIES:

'The sort of story you want to climb inside so you can hang out with all the characters. Hilarious, warm and kind!'Louie Stowell, author of the Loki series

'Gabby isone of the funniest writers I know'Sarah Millican

'A perfect mix of thrilling, sexy and funny, all set in an alternate sixteenth century London'Poppy Kuroki, author of Gate to Kagoshima

'I absolutely loved it! Danger, excitement and kissing it's got the lot. I can't wait to see what happens next' Lucy Porter

'I lovedCursed Under London. Funny, joyous, subversive'Joanne Harris, author ofBroken Light

Hutchinson Crouchs London is dark, dangerous and very funny. A chuckle on every page guaranteedMark Stay, author ofThe Witches of Woodvilleseries

'A funny, emotional rollercoaster'David Quantick, author and script writer ofThe Thick of It

'Captivating, accessible and, of course, hilarious, Gabby has created a world of mythological and paranormal lore thats completely unique. Magic, funny and addictive with characters youll fall in love with'Sara Gibbs, author and comedy writer

'A spectacular romp through Elizabethan London, with all the wit you'd expect from a writerwith comedy talons as sharp as Crouch's. A hugely imaginative read!'Rose Biggin, author ofThe Belladonna Invitation

'Cursed Under Londonis a pacey urban fantasy that manages to be both sharp and warma satirical blast of supernatural romance with a host of loveable weirdos you want to hug'Margaret Cabourn-Smith, comedy actress

'Very funny and completely gripping. To the extent that I'm a bit annoyed I have to put it down to write this quote'Gareth Gwynn, script writer ofTourist Trap

'A gleeful swashbuckle around a twisted Tudor London underground, with the heart of Nimona and the jokes of Ghosts'Joel Morris, comedy writer and author ofBe Funny or Die

A dazzling supernatural romance in the vein of Terry Pratchett. The world Gabby has created is so rich, captivating and full of heart. You'll want to immerse yourself until the very last page Emma Nagouse, writer ofYou're Dead to Mepodcast

'A terrific book with a big beating heart. Every page sizzles and the cast of eccentric characters keeps you hooked'TL Huchu, The Library of The Dead series

'Cursed Under Londontakes place in a funny and fascinating fantasy England that's equal parts Pratchett,BlackadderandHorrible Histories, with a charmingly awkward romance at its centre'Eddie Robson, author ofDrunk on All Your Strange New Words

'A fab comedy fantasy adventure set in a late 16th-century alternative London with vampires, zombie, swans, and plenty of the gays' Dave Jones (BAFTA-longlisted actor and voice of Halsin in Baldur's Gate 3)

'Witty, immersive and so much fun. Gabby Hutchinson Crouch is always a sure bet!'Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen

Author Bio

Gabby Hutchinson Crouch was born in Pontypool Wales, raised in Ilkeston, Derbyshire and later studiedat the University of Kent. Gabby was awardedthe BBC Radio Comedy Writers Bursary; past recipients include award-winning writers Grant Naylor (Red Dwarf) and Simon Blackwell (Veep, The Thick of It). She has written for CBBC'sHorrible Historiesand specialises in satire forThe News Quiz, The Now Show, Dead Ringers, Spotlight Tonight with Nish Kumar andiTV1's Newzoids.She is the author of several series including: Darkwood, The Rooks and Cursed. She lives in Canterbury.