The Unwelcome Guest
They say you should never turn away someone in need — but they forgot to mention what happens when a visitor refuses to leave.
And for Lord Dorian Thessarin, that is exactly what happens when Halen Cade, a charming bard with a lute and amber eyes, shows up at his doorstep during a moonlit storm. Despite his better judgment, Dorian invites the stranger into his home, much to the delight of his sister Tavia. But as strange occurrences start happening around the house - missing spoons, misplaced items, and a suddenly friendly fox - Dorian begins to wonder if Halen is not just a guest, but a mischief maker. And Tavia finds herself drawn to the enigmatic stranger, even as she questions his motives.
As the chaos escalates, Tavia must confront the truth about Halen and his intentions. Is he a thief, or is he after something more than just material possessions?
A standalone tale in the world of Tessagonia.
If you enjoyed books like "The Night Circus" and "The Hazel Wood," you will love "The Unwelcome Guest."
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Mary W. Jensen
Mary W. Jensen lives in Utah with her husband and son. Mary is the middle of nine children, and escaped the loudness of reality by immersing herself in books and poetry. From chaos comes creation.
Mary writes mostly fantasy and poetry. She enjoys the fantastic and creating new worlds, creatures, and magics.
Her poetry has been published in Abyss & Apex and Snapdragon and in "the leaves fall" anthology by The Red Penguin Collection. Mary is coauthor of the poetry anthology Lifelines. Her poetry book, Chiaroscuro, explores the relationships between dark and light. She is also the author of Tales of Tessagonia, a series of novellas inspired by fairy-tales.
Tales of Tessagonia
Tales of Tessagonia consists of nine primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
