It’s 1599. Fang and Lazare are on the run with their friends Amber, Nell and half-fae child Tem. The news that Tem possesses the power to make humans immortal is spreading across London like wildfire – and has even reached the ears of the ailing Queen Elizabeth Tudor.
Desperate to avoid capture by the English crown, keep Tem safe, reverse their curse and not all die, the gang flee to The Lost City of Llanelli, the realm of the dragon queen Redthroat the Invincible. Rumoured to have almighty power, does Redthroat really have the answers to their problems? And if they can stop getting attacked by muggers, harpies and dragons for five minutes, might Fang and Lazare be able to confess that they are falling in love?
Tropes:
Grumpy x Sunshine
Found family
Dragons, vampires and supernatural beings
Mild spice
Book details
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781788425414
- Published
- 17 July 2025
- Pages
- 304
- Duration
- Dimensions
- 129 x 198 mm
- Genre
- Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Imprint
- Farrago
Reviews
PRAISE FOR THE CURSED SERIES:
'The sort of story you want to climb inside so you can hang out with all the characters. Hilarious, warm and kind!'
'Gabby is one of the funniest writers I know'
'A perfect mix of thrilling, sexy and funny, all set in an alternate sixteenth century London'
'I absolutely loved it! Danger, excitement and kissing – it's got the lot. I can't wait to see what happens next'
'I loved Cursed Under London. Funny, joyous, subversive'
‘Hutchinson Crouch’s London is dark, dangerous and very funny. A chuckle on every page guaranteed’
'A funny, emotional rollercoaster'
'Captivating, accessible and, of course, hilarious, Gabby has created a world of mythological and paranormal lore that’s completely unique. Magic, funny and addictive with characters you’ll fall in love with'
'A spectacular romp through Elizabethan London, with all the wit you'd expect from a writer with comedy talons as sharp as Crouch's. A hugely imaginative read!'
'Cursed Under London is a pacey urban fantasy that manages to be both sharp and warm – a satirical blast of supernatural romance with a host of loveable weirdos you want to hug'
'Very funny and completely gripping. To the extent that I'm a bit annoyed I have to put it down to write this quote'
'A gleeful swashbuckle around a twisted Tudor London underground, with the heart of Nimona and the jokes of Ghosts'
‘A dazzling supernatural romance in the vein of Terry Pratchett. The world Gabby has created is so rich, captivating and full of heart. You'll want to immerse yourself until the very last page’
'A terrific book with a big beating heart. Every page sizzles and the cast of eccentric characters keeps you hooked'
'Cursed Under London takes place in a funny and fascinating fantasy England that's equal parts Pratchett, Blackadder and Horrible Histories, with a charmingly awkward romance at its centre'
'A fab comedy fantasy adventure set in a late 16th-century alternative London with vampires, zombie, swans, and plenty of the gays'
'Witty, immersive and so much fun. Gabby Hutchinson Crouch is always a sure bet!'
