PJ Scribbans Author

The Mereland Chronicles: A New Fantasy Novel Set in the Lake District

Cover of The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier by Paul J. Scribbans. Features a striking woman with golden eyes against a stormy sky, with a dark lake and mountains below. A historical fantasy novel set in medieval England.

The Mereland Chronicles is the first book in a novel series by British author Paul.J.Scribbans.

Set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of the English Lake District, the series delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the intricate balance between humanity and nature.

Drawing inspiration from local folklore, The Crier imagines the origins of the Claife Crier legend (also known as the Crier of Claife).

The story follows the enigmatic Hannah, who washes ashore near a secluded monastic community, where her arrival irrevocably alters the life of Henry, a novice monk. As their bond deepens, Hannah capitalises on the relationship, triggering a chain of events with devastating consequences.

Combining historical fiction, fantasy, and environmental storytelling, The Crier offers readers a richly woven narrative steeped in myth and mystery.

Book one, The Mereland Chronicles: The Crier, will be released Autumn 2025.

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