Lakesedge is the debut novel from Australian author Lyndall Clipstone, and it's a great one. Steeped in gothic romance and fantasy, Lakesedge tells the story of Leta, a girl who finds herself inexplicably drawn to the Lord Under, a sinister death god lurking in the black waters of the lake. Powerful, immersive, and superbly written, Lakesedge will entrance readers with a deep mystery that will leave you hanging for the next book, Forestfall.

Andrew caught up with author Lyndall Clipstone to talk about the journey to bringing Lakesedge to life, from a short story, into a debut novel, while also touching on the power of gothic romance, the joy of world building, and more in this interview.

Check out Lyndall's website for more details.

Lakesedge was provided for review and interview purposes by Pan Macmillan Australia.

Songs featured in this episode: Monsters - Ruelle, and The Curse, Agnes Obel. Listen to the Lakesedge Spotify playlist here.

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