By day, Marianne Gordon works as an editor at an academic publisher, and by night she loves to write fiction. When she’s not reading or writing, she enjoys cooking, quilting or sewing, or riding around the countryside on her motorbike. The Gilded Crown is her debut novel.

"Fascinating and fantastic, The Gilded Crown is a heartwrenching exploration of the cost of power, featuring a compelling and unforgettable heroine who possesses a gift that is both wondrous and terrible. I couldn't put it down!" — Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Queens of Renthia series"It evokes the feeling of an old fairytale beautifully told. I loved the push and pull with Death between doing the right thing and keeping herself whole. The queer inclusion with both Hellevir's romance and her brother's relationship made the story feel both timeless and fresh. I love seeing more queer characters in these fantastical worlds. The sapphic romance was the cherry on top of this story for me. Highly recommend for all lovers of fantasy!" – A.K. Mulford, bestselling author of The Five Crowns of Okrith"The Gilded Crown has the feel of an ancient fairy tale freshly told. A rich and beautiful story of two women torn between impossible loyalties, this novel lures you effortlessly into a dark river of costly magic and difficult questions, and then refuses to deliver any easy answers. I can't wait to follow Hellevir and Sullivain wherever Death decides to lead them next." — Freya Marske, award-winning author of A Marvellous Light"A beautiful fantasy full of quests, court intrigue, and star-crossed lovers." — Library Journal

By day, Marianne Gordon works as an editor at an academic publisher, and by night she loves to write fiction. When she’s not reading or writing, she enjoys cooking, quilting or sewing, or riding around the countryside on her motorbike. The Gilded Crown is her debut novel.

"Fascinating and fantastic, The Gilded Crown is a heartwrenching exploration of the cost of power, featuring a compelling and unforgettable heroine who possesses a gift that is both wondrous and terrible. I couldn't put it down!" — Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Queens of Renthia series"It evokes the feeling of an old fairytale beautifully told. I loved the push and pull with Death between doing the right thing and keeping herself whole. The queer inclusion with both Hellevir's romance and her brother's relationship made the story feel both timeless and fresh. I love seeing more queer characters in these fantastical worlds. The sapphic romance was the cherry on top of this story for me. Highly recommend for all lovers of fantasy!" – A.K. Mulford, bestselling author of The Five Crowns of Okrith"The Gilded Crown has the feel of an ancient fairy tale freshly told. A rich and beautiful story of two women torn between impossible loyalties, this novel lures you effortlessly into a dark river of costly magic and difficult questions, and then refuses to deliver any easy answers. I can't wait to follow Hellevir and Sullivain wherever Death decides to lead them next." — Freya Marske, award-winning author of A Marvellous Light"A beautiful fantasy full of quests, court intrigue, and star-crossed lovers." — Library Journal

By day, Marianne Gordon works as an editor at an academic publisher, and by night she loves to write fiction. When she’s not reading or writing, she enjoys cooking, quilting or sewing, or riding around the countryside on her motorbike. The Gilded Crown is her debut novel.

"Fascinating and fantastic, The Gilded Crown is a heartwrenching exploration of the cost of power, featuring a compelling and unforgettable heroine who possesses a gift that is both wondrous and terrible. I couldn't put it down!" — Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Queens of Renthia series"It evokes the feeling of an old fairytale beautifully told. I loved the push and pull with Death between doing the right thing and keeping herself whole. The queer inclusion with both Hellevir's romance and her brother's relationship made the story feel both timeless and fresh. I love seeing more queer characters in these fantastical worlds. The sapphic romance was the cherry on top of this story for me. Highly recommend for all lovers of fantasy!" – A.K. Mulford, bestselling author of The Five Crowns of Okrith"The Gilded Crown has the feel of an ancient fairy tale freshly told. A rich and beautiful story of two women torn between impossible loyalties, this novel lures you effortlessly into a dark river of costly magic and difficult questions, and then refuses to deliver any easy answers. I can't wait to follow Hellevir and Sullivain wherever Death decides to lead them next." — Freya Marske, award-winning author of A Marvellous Light"A beautiful fantasy full of quests, court intrigue, and star-crossed lovers." — Library Journal