Meet Rossamünd?a foundling, a boy with a girl?s name who is about to begin a dangerous life in the service of the Emperor of the Half-Continent. What starts as a simple journey becomes a dangerous and complicated set of battles and decisions. Humans, monsters, unearthly creatures . . . who among these can Rossamünd trust? D. M. Cornish has created an entirely original world, grounded in his own deft, classically influenced illustrations. Foundling is a magic-laced, Dickensian adventure that will transport the reader.

Foundling (Monster Blood Tattoo, Book 1)

Children's Books

Cornish, D.M.

Literature & Fiction

Speak

Continuing the absorbing, inventive saga started in Foundling, Lamplighter follows Rossam?nd Bookchild, now one of the EmperorÕs lamplighters, who is sworn to protect travelers from the ferocious bogles that live in the wild. Small and meek, he does not fit in. Then a haughty young female monster hunter is forced upon the lamplighters for training. As Rossam?nd begins to make new friends in the dangerous world of the Half-Continent, he also seems to make more enemies, finding himself pushed toward a destiny that he could never have imagined. . . .

The Foundling's Tale, Part Two: Lamplighter

Firebird

Rossamund is now the personal servant - the factotum - of the Branden Rose, the most renowned monster-hunter in all of the Half-Continent. But despite the Rose's power and influence as a Peer of the Empire, powerful forces move against them both, intent on capturing Rossamund and destroying Europe in the process. This final volume of The Foundling's Tale is full of the suspense and lush world building that have made D. M. Cornish one of the most avidly watched modern fantasists. "Riveting . . . The author laces his rococo but fluent narrative with moral and ethical conundrums, twists both terrible and tongue in cheek, startling revelations about humans and monsters alike and sturdy themes of loyalty, courage and selfrealization" - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

The Foundling's Tale, Part Three: Factotum

Action & Adventure

Monster Blood Tattoo 2

Science Fiction & Fantasy

David Fickling Books

G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'

Lamplighter (Monster Blood Tattoo, Book 2)

Teen & Young Adult

Rossam?nd Bookchild stands accused of not truly being a human at all, but of being a monster. Even the protection of Europe, the Branden Rose-the most feared and renowned monster-hunter in all the Half-Continent-might not be enough to save him. Powerful forces move against them both, intent on capturing Rossam?nd-whose existence some believe may hold the secret to perpetual youth.

Monster Blood Tattoo: Lamplighter: Book Two

Corgi Childrens

Rossamund Bookchild has successfully negotiated the treacherous route to High Vesting. But even within the sturdy walls of the great city he is far from safe. For the path to becoming a Lamplighter is fraught with dangers - and not just from the dread monsters who lurk in the wilds. Rossamund will need all his wits to survive his training. And he must watch his back too, for enemies from his past are never far behind.\nStunning in scope and rich in detail, alive with memorable heroes and villains and brimming with new and original science and magics, D.M. Cornish's tale of scolds, scourges, smugglers and shrewds will thrill and captivate, and leave the reader desperate for more.

Monster Blood Tattoo: Factotum: Book Three

Not all monsters look like monsters. 
Some everyday folk are the worst monsters of all . . .\nRossamund Bookchild's lamplighting career has been brought to a dramatic close, and he now faces a new life as personal assistant to Europe, a powerful monster-hunter. As he settles into his new role, he finally discovers the story of his origins - a story that must remain hidden if he is to survive in a land divided by the conflict between men and monsters.\nBut now that he knows the truth, how can Rossamund work alongside a professional monster-hater? Only his loyalty to Europe keeps him by her side as they embark on a dangerous monster-hunting tour that must in tragedy...

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Foundling (Monster Blood Tattoo, Book 1)

The Foundling's Tale, Part Two: Lamplighter

The Foundling's Tale, Part Three: Factotum

Monster Blood Tattoo 2

Foundling (Monster Blood Tattoo, Book 1)

Lamplighter (Monster Blood Tattoo, Book 2)

The Foundling's Tale, Part Three: Factotum

Monster Blood Tattoo: Lamplighter: Book Two

Monster Blood Tattoo: Lamplighter: Book Two

Monster Blood Tattoo: Factotum: Book Three