The Haunting Tale of The Wood-Nymph

By Carol Ann Bradley

The wood-nymph queen’s realm had known abundance and harmony beyond measure – until a capricious wind blew.

On a night when the moon, myth, and magic aligned with destiny’s design, a stranger on horseback stumbled upon the hidden path into the secret wood. What did this bold knight seek in the shadowy branches and dewy, flower-strewn slopes? Would the hobgoblin find favour amidst the midnight gathering, that bewitched hour when witches stir and spirits swirl in reckless dance?

Feel the magic nudge your elbow as unforeseen events unfold...

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: May 24, 2024
• ISBN: 9781035817801

Carol Ann Bradley

Carol attended the university of life. She worked as a seamstress for several years, later employed as a sales person in a bridal salon. She likes walking, and is a keen animal lover, with an interest in photography. She always had a passion for reading and books, and now a new found enthusiasm as she embarks upon writing books of her own.

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Carol attended the university of life. She worked as a seamstress for several years, later employed as a sales person in a bridal salon. She likes walking, and is a keen animal lover, with an interest in photography. She always had a passion for reading and books, and now a new found enthusiasm as she embarks upon writing books of her own.

Copyright © Carol Ann Bradley 2024

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ISBN 9781035817795 (Paperback)

ISBN 9781035817801 (ePub e-book)

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First Published 2024

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For Leah.

I would like to thank everyone at Austin Macauley Publishers, for their professional support and help in this book reaching publication.

And thank you to all the children that chose my books too.

The old moon in its last waning quarter, gave feeble light on that fateful night. A rare white stag was seen to roam the woodland, silently weaving through the trees and thicket. Superstitious belief held that a sighting of the white stag, with its branched antler horns ablaze with light, was a harbinger