Farundell was short-listed for the prestigious Authors' Club First Novel Award, and although it didn't win, the adjudicater, Joanne Harris (author of Chocolat and, most recently, the excellent Blue-Eyed Boy) had this to say about it:
"Farundell is a marvellously dark and intricate literary gothic novel. The style is elegant and engaging and the storyline compelling. This is an author to watch."
Thank you Joanne!