Solaris is delighted to announce the acquisition of The Longest Autumn by Amy Avery for the UK, a lush, romantic fantasy for fans of Kushiel’s Dart and Gods of Jade and Shadow.
Tirne is one of four humans rigorously selected to usher the turn of the seasons into the mortal world. Every year, she escorts the taciturn god Autumn between the godly and human realms. Autumn’s seasonal stay among mortals brings cooler weather, changing leaves, and the harvest of apples and gourds until Winter takes his place.
This year, the enchanted Mirror that separates their worlds shatters after Tirne and Autumn pass through, trapping both of them in the human realm. As the endless autumn stretches on, crops begin to fail and the threat of starvation looms. Away from the magic of the gods’ home, Tirne suffers debilitating headaches that return with a vengeance. Worse, Autumn’s extended stay in the human realm turns him ever more mortal and vulnerable, stirring a new, forbidden attraction to Tirne.
While the priesthood scrambles to find a way to reassemble the Mirror, Tirne digs into the temple’s secrets and finds an unlikely ally–or enemy–in the enigmatic sorcerer and master of poisons, Sidriel. Thrown into a world of mystery, betrayal, and espionage as she searches for the truth, might Tirne lose her morals, her hard-earned position, and the illicit spark between her and Autumn?
UK/BC, excluding Canada, English Language Rights were acquired by Amy Borsuk from Brent Taylor at Triada US Inc. on behalf of Jennifer Azantian at Azantian Literary Agency.
The Longest Autumn will be released in January 2025.
Author Amy Avery on the acquisition:
“I’m so thrilled and honored to be working with Solaris and Amy Borsuk on The Longest Autumn! I can’t wait for the UK to meet my flawed, messy priestess and experience her world of unending autumn. It’s a joy to call Solaris my home across the pond.”
Acquiring Editor Amy Borsuk:
“I’m so excited to be bringing The Longest Autumn to UK readers. This lush fantasy has such an evocative world, and some deliciously messy romance. I was transported by the story from page one, and with a story about the god of Autumn and a priestess trying to find her way in two worlds, how can you not be?”
Amy Avery is a graphic designer and a lifelong lover of fantasy living in Wichita, Kansas. In her spare time, she co-hosts the writing craft podcast And It’s Writing. She can also be found watching cooking shows with her husband, mixing cocktails, or catering to the whims of a rather demanding tuxedo cat.
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