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The ‘Songs of the Lost Islands’ series introduces the reader to a vast archipelago, home to several ancient Elvin civilizations, whose survival is at stake as they confront the unavoidable rise of Men and their thirst for conquest.

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AN ACT OF FAITH

Part 1

Sailors from the Elvin kingdom of Essawylor seek to cross the Austral Ocean in search of a lost archipelago, the legendary ultimate refuge of the Elves.

Their arrival on the shores of Nyn Llyvary triggers a devastating series of events. The drums of history resound anew; life across the Lost Islands will never be the same again.  

THE LONELY SEEKER

Part 2

Man’s expansion across the Lost Islands knows no bounds and Dyoren must risk his life to hinder the destruction of the wood of Silver Leaves in Nyn Ernaly. Sheltered somewhere within the ancient forest is the sacred tomb of Rowë. His forbidden will was buried with him. The knights of the High Elf King will stop at nothing to seize the legendary testament, as other Elvin factions rally to stop them.

BOOKS OF THE COLLECTOR'S EDITION

Include additional annexes, colour illustrations and portraits of the main characters.   

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An Act of Faith Collector

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PRELUDE

PRELUDE acts as a prequel to the Songs of the Lost Islands series. It is the story of the three days when the Valley became the unique place that exists twice in the minds of all Elves, in the material and ethereal worlds. 

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Songs of the Lost Islands is a series about the last refuge of the Elves. It introduces the reader to a vast archipelago home to several Elvin civilizations whose survival is at stake as they confront the unavoidable rise of Men and their thirst for conquest.

An Act of Faith Cover - Paperback.jpg

AN ACT OF FAITH

Part 1

Sailors from the Elvin kingdom of Essawylor seek to cross the Austral Ocean in search of a lost archipelago, the legendary ultimate refuge of the Elves. Their arrival on the shores of Nyn Llyvary triggers a devastating series of events. The drums of history resound anew; life across the Lost Islands will never be the same again.  

The Lonely Seeker Cover - Paperback.jpg

THE LONELY SEEKER

Part 2

Man’s expansion across the Lost Islands knows no bounds and Dyoren must risk his life to hinder the destruction of the wood of Silver Leaves in Nyn Ernaly. Sheltered somewhere within the ancient forest is the sacred tomb of Rowë. His forbidden will was buried with him. The knights of the High Elf King will stop at nothing to seize the legendary testament, as other Elvin factions rally to stop them.

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THE VALLEY OF NARGROND  

Part 3

Answering the call of King Norelin, the factions of the Lost Islands converge towards the slopes of Mount Oryusk to hold a pact gathering. The bearer of Lynsing will come forth from his impregnable stronghold to participate to the reunion. The renegade will try to seize the  sword, as all the ambassadors of Elves and Men gather in the grove of Llya.

Books of the Songs of the Lost Islands series are available for sale in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Brazil and many other countries.     

BOOKS OF THE COLLECTOR'S EDITION

Include additional annexes, colour illustrations and portraits of the main characters.   

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An Act of Faith

SoLI #1 Collector

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The Lonely Seeker

SoLI #2 Collector

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The Valley of Nargrond

SoLI #3 Collector

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Odes to Dusk

The First Trilogy 

SoLI #1,2,3

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PRELUDE
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AUTHOR

C. A. Oliver was born in 1971 and spent his youth between Oxford and Bordeaux owing to the academic career of his father. From an early age, he was an avid reader of both the English and French canons, and it was J.R.R. Tolkien and Maurice Druon who would come to influence his writing above all others.

In his teenage years, Oliver and four friends began a tabletop role-playing game. Fifteen years later, after 3,500 hours of discussion, imagination and strategy, what began as a game had developed into an entire universe. As gamemaster, Oliver documented the gargantuan campaign’s progress. This fantasy world lay dormant for several years. Then, in 2014, after witnessing uncanny parallels with real-world politics, Oliver began to forge Songs of the Lost Islands, a fantasy series that draws heavily on the fifteen-year campaign. He started writing the first trilogy at Sandfield Road in Oxford, the very street on which Tolkien once lived. It was concluded at Rue Alexandre Dumas in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, where Dumas composed The Three Musketeers. C. A. Oliver now lives between Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro, having married a Brazilian academic. 

Songs of the Lost Islands has been above all inspired by what Oliver knows best: the depth and scope of global history and the fragile, incomprehensible beauty of his wife’s homeland.

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Artwork

ARTWORK

Virginie Carquin illustrated the six books of the Songs of the Lost Islands series and designed their book covers. She produced a series of twenty one  portraits featuring characters of the novels. Her work  also includes the book covers of the series' collector edition and numerous images of C.A. Oliver's world and myths.

(deviantart.com/virginiecarquin/gallery)

Krystal Camprubi made the drawings and paintings of the characters appearing in Prelude. Krystal started her career after she met with Wojtek Siudmak. She attended Jeffrey Watt’s Atelier and created hundreds of paintings and thousands of drawings using different techniques. As an illustrator, she published over a hundred book covers for several publishers, and a dozen of fully illustrated fantasy books, both as an illustrator and as a writer. Her work often depicts strong female characters in fairy, fantasy, medieval or Celtic settings. (www.theartofkrystal.com)

DESIGN

Sylvain Sauvage served as chief conceptual designer for the Songs of the Lost Islands world. He illustrated as well the maps, the genealogy of the clans and houses and their emblems and bearings. His work includes the design of the website's architecture. The graphic depictions of the boardgame inspired by C.A. Oliver's world are also based on his creations. (Instagram)

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EDITING and ASSISTANCE

Thomas Bailey, a gifted writer and celebrated stage director who studied English and Modern Languages at Oxford University, edited the Songs of the Lost Islands series. His expertise and enthusiasm turned a manuscript into the finished article.

Laurent Chasseau and Eric Train were the scholars who have helped the author negotiate the pitfalls of writing fantasy. They read the first drafts of the Songs and provided insightful responses and suggestions. Their passion for the Lost Islands dates all the way back to 1989.

Contact

CONTACT

For any media inquiries, please contact C.A. Oliver:
Tel: +31.6.83.80.40.77 | c.a.oliver@songsofthelostislands.com | www.facebook.com/ca.oliver.songsofthelostislands

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