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Beyond the Humming Downs
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Beyond the Humming Downs

A fateful meeting. A forbidden bond. A fight for the future.

When Adehl meets Roh under the summer-blue sky of the Humming Downs, they’re bound by ellir, the storm of energy in the heart of the world.

But Adehl has a perilous secret — and their unexpected bond sparks a quest for survival and equality that challenges the existing order. Will they risk everything to build a more inclusive world?

A romantic fantasy adventure with a dash of hopepunk, forbidden love, earth magic and quiet rebellion.

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About Ellen Starsmore

Ellen Starsmore’s love of fantasy began with her dad reading The Hobbit around a campfire. Once a materials engineer, she now writes fantasy with love, hope and adventure, primarily focused on character journeys and discovery. Ellen lives with a feline animal companion and a horde of carnivorous plants in Melbourne, Australia (Boonwurrung Country).