Louise Marley | Author

Louise Marley
Musical, historical fiction and fantasy

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PUBLISHED: May.28.2013

Benedict Hall

In 1920s Seattle, a young woman physician struggles to succeed in a male-dominated profession, against the wishes of her wealthy family. The inhabitants of Benedict Hall, both family and servants, are all dealing with the challenges of post-World War I, amid a swirl of scandal, intrigue, and social change.

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PUBLISHED: Aug.28.2012

The Glass Butterfly

Victoria Lake discovers that it’s not difficult for a person to vanish without a trace–even if that person is herself. Tory and her son Jack are estranged, but the mystery that swallows Tory also draws Jack in, and forces him to face, though unwillingly, the strange and unreliable gift that runs in their family.

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PUBLISHED: Jul.01.2011

The Brahms Deception

In her highly intriguing new novel, Louise Marley masterfully intertwines the past and present with a mystery surrounding one of the world's greatest composers... The Brahms Deception Music scholar Frederica Bannister is thrilled when she beats her bitter rival, Kristian North, for the chance to be transferred back to 1861 Tuscany to observe firsthand the brilliant Johannes...

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PUBLISHED: Jul.01.2010

MOZART'S BLOOD

The story of an opera singer who becomes a reluctant vampire, and the mysterious Italian werewolf who befriends her.

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PUBLISHED: Apr.17.2009

The Child Goddess

Mother Isabel Burke, Roman Catholic priest, travels to the planet Virimund to investigate the background of an old, abandoned child.

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PUBLISHED: Dec.30.2008

Airs of Night and Sea

Conclusion to THE HORSEMISTRESS SAGA

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PUBLISHED: May.01.2007

Absalom's Mother and Other Stories

Collected short stories of award-winning science fiction and fantasy author Louise Marley.

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PUBLISHED: Dec.26.2006

Airs Beneath the Moon

A young farmgirl accidentally bonds with a winged horse, and must go to the aristocratic Academy of the Air to learn to fly. The Duke who owns all winged horses is furious at the bonding with a lowborn girl, and does everything in his power to thwart her.

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PUBLISHED: Oct.20.2005

Singer in the Snow

On the ice planet of Nevya, people rely on Cantors and Cantrixes, men and women with the ability to channel psi energy through music, creating heat and light. Mreen is possibly the most talented Cantrix on Nevya—but she is unable to make a sound. She is accompanied to her first posting by a younger Singer, Emle, who must come to terms with her own flawed Gift. When the two young...

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PUBLISHED: Dec.03.2002

The Maquisarde

From Library Journal When Parisian flautist Ebriel Serique loses her husband and daughter in a terrorist attack, she seeks justice from InCo, the global agency that rules the civilized world, only to find her protest rewarded by imprisonment in a mental institution as part of a government cover-up. After a group of resistance fighters rescues Ebriel and introduces her to a movement...

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PUBLISHED: Jun.01.2000

THE GLASS HARMONICA

A musical prodigy of the 21st century encounters the phantom of her counterpart of the 18th century when she plays the glass harmonica, invention of Benjamin Franklin. You can hear a fine example of the mystical sound of glass music here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKRj-T4l-e8 Go to http://www.glassarmonica.com to read more about Franklin's instrument.

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Airs and Graces

The further adventures of Larkyn Hamley and her mentor, Philippa Winter

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PUBLISHED: Jun.29.2010

Mozart's Blood

Mozart’s Blood is historical fiction based on a real-life character, the opera singer Teresa Saporiti, who created the role of Donna Anna in Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni. The story spans four centuries and takes place in half a dozen great opera houses. It’s all about an abiding passion for music which even time and death cannot extinguish. When nineteen-year-old Teresa shares the...

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PUBLISHED: Nov.01.2009

The Singers of Nevya

In the wintry world of Nevya, music is literally the only thing that keeps the population alive. Gifted Singers call up safe circles of light and heat; they use their music to heal the sick and broken. But their Gift also forces them to make great sacrifices, as they're thrust into political battles and required to give up almost all human contact. Some are strong enough to survive...

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PUBLISHED: Jun.15.1999

The Terrorists of Irustan

Womein in a repressive society rebel against the veil.

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PUBLISHED: Sep.23.1997

The Singers of Nevya

Omnibus reissue of the original trilogy, The Singers of Nevya: Sing the Light, Sing the Warmth, and Receive the Gift. Psi-Gifted Singers on an ice planet keep their people warm through their music. Sira, the youngest and greatest Singer of all, becomes involved in intrigues as she tries to solve the mystery of why the Gift is disappearing on Nevya.

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Louise's Latest Blogs

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Jun.19.2013 - 12:37 pm

The Real Life of a Real Writer

My hardworking husband can only laugh at the reactions he gets from people who learn his wife is a published novelist. The comments vary, but the gist is predictable: ...

May.03.2013 - 9:06 am

The Pseudonym as a Signal

There is a time-honored tradition of writers using pseudonyms, and the reasons are as varied as the names themselves. The great science fiction writer James Tiptree, Jr. was...

Feb.05.2013 - 11:59 am

Torture your Characters--but show some restraint!

I've just finished the fourth book by the fabulous Irish writer Tana French. This woman is good, really good, which is why I've been devouring each of her novels as it...

Jan.27.2013 - 9:09 am

Distractions Abuse the Muse

I love writers retreats. My favorite is a semi-secret (because it's always full) retreat set in the magnificent rainforest of the Olympic Peninsula, in rustic cabins nestled...

Comments from Louise

Jan.26.2013 - 9:21 am

In response to: How to Tell If a Loved One Has Dementia

Sympathies

I just want to say I'm sorry for your loss. You've written a concise, helpful article, and I appreciate it, but...

Sep.05.2012 - 7:10 am

In response to: How I Write a Novel: Part One

So we agree!

I also begin with characters, but I have that vague shadow of a plot in mind before I begin. It's a comfort as...

Feb.05.2011 - 12:44 pm

In response to: Censoring Huckleberry Finn

Well said!

Thanks, Cherylyn. :-)

Jan.19.2011 - 8:41 am

In response to: Censoring Huckleberry Finn

No word for love?

So interesting! QED indeed.

Nov.29.2010 - 5:41 pm

In response to: The Writer Unblocked

Jules,

Your husband is a wise man.

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Article: A Farewell Trip to Borders Books

Article: Will the New Kindle Kill the Book?

Article: The Music of the Spheres

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Dec.08.2012

The Glass Butterfly

Published by VOYA Magazine

A compelling mystery and crime drama unfolds as Tory Lake tries to build a new life for herself as Paulette Chambers. Tory, a Vermont therapist, is desperate to protect her son...

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Image Gallery: The Glass Butterfly

Video: Interview with editor Lou Anders

Image Gallery: The Child Goddess

About Louise

Louise Marley is a former concert and opera singer who now writes fulltime. She is a two-time Endeavour Award winner, has had several ALA Best Books of the Year honors, and two Nebula nominations. Her bibliography includes science fiction, fantasy, and young...

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