The Raven's Veil

My novel is a character¿driven fantasy adventure about a runaway circus troupe protecting a wanted girl as they flee across forests, mountains, and hostile towns. It blends found¿family dynamics, slow¿burn romance, fae prejudice, and constant pursuit by bounty hunters.At its heart is Corvina, the troupe's stoic leader, torn between duty and her forbidden longing for Captain Carlock - a sapphic tension that shapes the emotional spine of the book. Meanwhile, Aveline, the girl whose face appears on wanted posters across the realm, grows from frightened fugitive to someone willing to fight for the family that shelters her.As the troupe navigates dangerous forests, unfriendly mountain towns, and the tightening noose of bounty hunters, their bonds deepen: Thane's fierce protectiveness of Aveline, Vris and Sable's tender romance, Merrick's chaotic loyalty, and Corvina's unwavering devotion to her people.The story combines high tension with intimate character moments - small comforts in harsh places, whispered promises on storm¿tossed decks, and the constant question of how far a found family will go to protect one of their own.It will appeal to readers of character¿focused fantasy like The Priory of the Orange Tree, The Jasmine Throne, and Six of Crows, with a strong ensemble cast, queer romance, and a relentless sense of pursuit.