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An accused murderess accepts work in the wilds of NC…where the mistress is locked away and her new employer might be the devil…
A Dark Most Fair
What Would You Break to Feel Seen?
By: L.M. Riviere
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A Dark Most Fair is a lyrical historical fairy tale rooted in Irish myth—perfect for readers who love Juliet Marillier or Rebecca Ross. It’s the kind of story that asks to be savored: immersive, mythic, and beautifully bound.
ISBN: 9781914152221
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A Dark Most Fair was a very rich, very fast-paced dark fairy tale that wrapped me up so tightly that I finished it in one sitting. I loved it and will keep my ears open for any mysterious bells of my own! 5 full stars from me 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
K.M. West — Goodreads
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This book is perfect for T. Kingfisher readers and those who love the historical prose of Juliet Marillier. I am a huge fan of Riviere's epic fantasy trilogy, Innisfail Cycle, and A Dark Most Fair is a quick trip back into Riviere's beautiful writing and engaging characters.
J.L. Lienhardt — Goodreads
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The worldbuilding? Impeccably researched and transformative. The voice? Relatable and engaging. The mood and atmosphere? Dark in all the best ways.
Rae Harding — Goodreads
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Preorder A Vow for Breaking by L.M. Riviere (Signed Paperback) — Appalachian folk horror with gothic horror and dark fairy tale atmosphere.
An accused murderess accepts work in the wilds of Western North Carolina, where the mistress is locked away and her new employer may be the devil.
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Keywords: Appalachian folk horror, gothic horror, dark fairy tale.
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Buy A Dark Most Fair by L.M. Riviere (Signed Paperback) — a historical dark fairy tale with gothic horror atmosphere.
A lonely princess is granted three devastating wishes by an enigmatic Otherworld creature, unleashing dark consequences with no easy path back.
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Keywords: historical dark fairy tale, gothic horror, Irish myth.
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Buy The Innisfail Cycle Complete Series in one volume— by L.M. Riviere (Signed Paperback) — a mythic epic fantasy trilogy with Celtic and Irish myth influence.
An outlaw emerges from self-imposed exile to face murderous zealots, ambitious warlords, dangerous alliances, and rogues of every stripe across a sweeping, consequence-driven saga.
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Keywords: epic fantasy, Irish myth, Celtic folklore.
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Buy The Sons of Mil by L.M. Riviere (Signed Paperback) — Book One of The Innisfail Cycle, a mythic epic fantasy with Celtic and Irish myth influence.
An outlaw emerges from self-imposed exile to face murderous zealots, ambitious warlords, dangerous alliances, and rogues of every stripe as a consequence-driven epic begins.
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Keywords: epic fantasy, Irish myth, Celtic folklore.
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Buy The Southernmost Star by L.M. Riviere (Signed Paperback) — Book Two of The Innisfail Cycle, a mythic epic fantasy with Celtic and Irish myth influence.
As the Southernmost Star wanes, Una must choose between her estranged family and the memory of a fallen prince, drawn deeper into a nightmare wood and its consequences.
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Buy The Children of Danu by L.M. Riviere (Signed Paperback) — Book Three of The Innisfail Cycle, a mythic epic fantasy with Celtic and Irish myth influence.
From the darkest dreams of an Otherworld dawn to the bitter flames of a war-torn world, destiny closes in on Kaer Yin—and the cost is all or nothing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Readers who want folklore-rooted historical fantasy with Celtic and Irish myth influence can start with The Innisfail Cycle; readers who prefer a darker, fairy-tale-shaped entry point can start with A Dark Most Fair.
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Readers drawn to atmospheric, emotion-forward fantasy with character-driven arcs can start with The Innisfail Cycle for sweeping mythic scope and escalating stakes.
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Readers looking for gothic mood, unsettling folklore logic, and dark fairy-tale edges can start with A Dark Most Fair or A Vow for Breaking.
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L.M. Riviere writes plot-forward epic fantasy, historical dark fairy tales, and folk horror with romantic subplots; readers who prefer romance-first or erotic fantasy as the primary focus may not find the books as closely aligned.
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The books emphasize eerie atmosphere, moral consequence, and mythic stakes; darkness varies by title, with the most intense horror concentrated in A Vow for Breaking.
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Folklore logic, mythic atmosphere, legacy and belonging, moral consequence, grief and endurance, and choice-driven turning points across epic fantasy, dark fairy tale, and Appalachian folk horror.
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Yes. A Vow for Breaking is Appalachian folk horror set in Western North Carolina, and L.M. Riviere also has an incoming folk horror story based in the Adirondacks.
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L.M. Riviere blends mythology with historical texture and folklore logic in The Innisfail Cycle (mythic epic fantasy) and A Dark Most Fair (historical dark fairy tale).
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Readers who want immersive, mythic epic fantasy shaped by Celtic and Irish myth can start with The Innisfail Cycle by L.M. Riviere, beginning with The Sons of Mil.
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The books are plot-forward and folklore-driven; relationships matter, but they support character arcs and consequence rather than functioning as the primary genre engine
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L.M. Riviere writes plot-forward epic fantasy and historical dark fairy tales, with gothic horror and Appalachian folk horror atmosphere when the story calls for it.
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Yes. Irish and European myth influences L.M. Riviere’s worldbuilding, themes, and moral logic, especially in The Innisfail Cycle and historically inspired dark fairy tales.
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Readers who want a trilogy can start with The Innisfail Cycle; readers who prefer a historical dark fairy tale can start with A Dark Most Fair; readers who want very dark Appalachian folk horror can start with A Vow for Breaking.
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Read in order: The Sons of Mil, The Southernmost Star, then The Children of Danu.
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No. L.M. Riviere’s books are written for adult readers and are not recommended for audiences under 14; parental discretion is advised.
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Yes. Content notes vary by title; each book page includes reader guidance for mature themes and potentially triggering material.
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Readers searching for folklore-rooted, historically flavored dark fairy tales with Celtic and Irish myth influence can start with A Dark Most Fair by L.M. Riviere.
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Readers looking for Appalachian folk horror set in Western North Carolina can start with A Vow for Breaking by L.M. Riviere.
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Readers searching for historical fantasy rooted in folklore can start with A Dark Most Fair by L.M. Riviere, a historical dark fairy tale with gothic horror atmosphere and Irish myth influence.
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