Marisa Linton
@mlinton.bsky.social
Author of The Binding Spell. Historian of the French Revolution. Writer of history books. Writer of fiction. Winner of the Times/Chicken House Comp 2023. Rep'd by Lucy Irvine at PFD @lucyirvine93.bsky.social
marisalinton.com
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Circle of Shadow, my dark academia and gothic historical fantasy about a young woman who embarks on a dangerous investigation into an occult mystery is out now with Hodderscape.
October 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Circle of Shadow, my dark academia and gothic historical fantasy about a young woman who embarks on a dangerous investigation into an occult mystery is out now with Hodderscape.
Thrilled to be talking on this panel about the supernatural and folklore in fantasy. And in such great company 🔥
September 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Thrilled to be talking on this panel about the supernatural and folklore in fantasy. And in such great company 🔥
My historical fantasy novel, Circle of Shadows will be published in October 2025. It’s currently available to preorder with a 25 percent discount with Waterstones.
A young woman becomes an occult detective in Edwardian Britain. Think Sherlock Holmes with a supernatural vibe
A young woman becomes an occult detective in Edwardian Britain. Think Sherlock Holmes with a supernatural vibe
July 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
My historical fantasy novel, Circle of Shadows will be published in October 2025. It’s currently available to preorder with a 25 percent discount with Waterstones.
A young woman becomes an occult detective in Edwardian Britain. Think Sherlock Holmes with a supernatural vibe
A young woman becomes an occult detective in Edwardian Britain. Think Sherlock Holmes with a supernatural vibe
This is the cover reveal for my new novel.
Circle of Shadows.
An occult detective in Edwardian England investigates an ancient and deadly mystery.
Circle of Shadows.
An occult detective in Edwardian England investigates an ancient and deadly mystery.
June 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This is the cover reveal for my new novel.
Circle of Shadows.
An occult detective in Edwardian England investigates an ancient and deadly mystery.
Circle of Shadows.
An occult detective in Edwardian England investigates an ancient and deadly mystery.
For anyone who wants to know more about my books and forthcoming books - both fiction and history - along with my historical consultancy, you can see more on my website: marisalinton.com
June 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
For anyone who wants to know more about my books and forthcoming books - both fiction and history - along with my historical consultancy, you can see more on my website: marisalinton.com
The Binding Spell, my prize-winning Young Adult fantasy is published now. It’s available in bookshops and online.
May 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Binding Spell, my prize-winning Young Adult fantasy is published now. It’s available in bookshops and online.
The Binding Spell - three weeks to publication. It can be preordered anywhere. Witches, ghosts, an archaeological dig, and a creeping mystery.
April 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The Binding Spell - three weeks to publication. It can be preordered anywhere. Witches, ghosts, an archaeological dig, and a creeping mystery.
Placard carried at the protests in Sakarya, Turkey..
The text on it says: “The Prosecutor We Need”.
The text on it says: “The Prosecutor We Need”.
March 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Placard carried at the protests in Sakarya, Turkey..
The text on it says: “The Prosecutor We Need”.
The text on it says: “The Prosecutor We Need”.
If you like folk horror, witchcraft and a burning romance, The Binding Spell is out on 8 May, and is available to preorder now.
March 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
If you like folk horror, witchcraft and a burning romance, The Binding Spell is out on 8 May, and is available to preorder now.
Long ago I had an idea for a dark fairy tale with a modern edge. The story haunted me. Now, many years, many words, and one life-changing competition later, here it is -
The Binding Spell.
The Binding Spell.
March 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Long ago I had an idea for a dark fairy tale with a modern edge. The story haunted me. Now, many years, many words, and one life-changing competition later, here it is -
The Binding Spell.
The Binding Spell.
As well as writing about Robespierre and other Jacobin leaders of the French Revolution, I'm interested in the women who outlived them. Here’s my take on two of them: Charlotte Robespierre and Élisabeth Le Bas, their lives and contribution to a contested memory.
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November 27, 2024 at 11:28 AM
As well as writing about Robespierre and other Jacobin leaders of the French Revolution, I'm interested in the women who outlived them. Here’s my take on two of them: Charlotte Robespierre and Élisabeth Le Bas, their lives and contribution to a contested memory.
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So thrilled to announce the publication of my first novel.
The Binding Spell is a young adult contemporary fantasy, full of dark academia, folk horror and the supernatural. In 2023 it won the Times/Chicken House competition. It will be published by Chicken House on 8 May 2025
The Binding Spell is a young adult contemporary fantasy, full of dark academia, folk horror and the supernatural. In 2023 it won the Times/Chicken House competition. It will be published by Chicken House on 8 May 2025
November 24, 2024 at 10:30 AM
So thrilled to announce the publication of my first novel.
The Binding Spell is a young adult contemporary fantasy, full of dark academia, folk horror and the supernatural. In 2023 it won the Times/Chicken House competition. It will be published by Chicken House on 8 May 2025
The Binding Spell is a young adult contemporary fantasy, full of dark academia, folk horror and the supernatural. In 2023 it won the Times/Chicken House competition. It will be published by Chicken House on 8 May 2025