In 1901, Gwyndolyn, a determined young woman, dreams of joining the Astro-Archaeology Guild like her missing parents. Her hopes shatter when her cherished map—a key to her future—vanishes. Suspecting her former colleague, Dr. Nicodemus Aster, Gwyndolyn embarks on a thrilling quest that thrusts her into uncharted territory. As a storm disrupts her plans, she must unravel secrets and confront her own strength. When adventure and academia collide... Gwyndolyn will need to rely on her deepest instincts and inner strength. Only then will she discover who to trust—and uncover the mystery of her parents' vanishing—if she is to obtain what her heart desires the most.
Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure
ISBN-13: 978-1-917519-03-8
Paperback- RRP £9.99
Readers - Adult
Author: An award-winning multi-genre author from the original land of myth and legend: Wales, where she lives with her husband, four children, and doggy writing companion. When not writing or reading, she loves exploring old castles—in fact, she worked in one for six years before having her children—or delving in to other creative pursuits.
She has had numerous short stories and poetry published in anthologies, magazines and website. She has also published a five-book fantasy series for middle-grade readers, as well as novels for the Young Adult and Adult markets.
Praise: Award-winning multi-genre author from Wales, Estelle Tudor, released her Historical Romance-Adventure with steampunk elements on 15th July 2025 to a round of praise from writers and reviewers alike.
“Anybody can make history; only a great man (or woman) can write it.”
― Oscar Wilde
After her parents disappear, Gwyndolyn Carstairs dreams of joining the Astro-Archaeology Guild like they did. But when her meticulously plotted map goes missing, her hopes of presenting to the Guild fade away. Realising someone has entered her locked office, she follows her erstwhile colleague, Dr. Nicodemus Aster, to the airship dock. Whilst onboard, a sudden storm thrusts her into an unexpected quest, far from everything familiar.