Briar Somerset

Briar Somerset is the author of The A Lay of Ruinous Reign series (a Vampire Romantic Fantasy steeped in Breton folklore and Arthurian legend), and My Darling Malady—a collection of Victorian Gothic Paranormal Romance novellas following the unfortunate adventures of a reluctant investigator and seamstress through the shadowed byways of Victorian society.

Somerset is an enthusiastic enjoyer of fantasy RPGs/TTRPGs, scalding cups of tea, and finding whimsy in the macabre.

In all facets of her craft, Somerset enjoys exploring the—disenchanting, if you will—undertones of history, romance, and the arcane.

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Note:
I wanted to share a small but meaningful change in my author journey. From this point forward, I’ll be publishing under the pen name "Briar Somerset": https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

This transition will be completely transparent and I plan for it to take place gradually, starting with my social media platforms and website. Then, onto my sequel book cov
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