Grown Wise

Ursula has plans. So many plans.In the aftermath of the Second World War, Ursula knows that the land - and the land magic - desperately need help. Her uncle has been diligent about his obligations, but Sussex and the rest of Albion need more than what’s worked for centuries. Ursula doesn’t have all the answers, but that’s not going to stop her trying.Jim has to build a life.Going from school to the army changed every plan Jim had ever made for himself. Now, finally, he’s come home to Sussex, but he can only find short-term work. That’s not enough to build a life or look to the future. Family - and friends - only go so far, and there’s only so much they can help.Ursula and Jim have much in common.When they meet, Ursula immediately sees that Jim has the knowledge of the land she doesn’t. Jim is baffled that she even takes notice of him, and even more confused by the scope of what she wants to do. And one of her plans is going to involve talking around dozens of powerful people, starting with Ursula’s intimidating uncle. And that’s before Ursula starts exploring a family mystery from sixty years ago.Grown Wise is a romance in 1947, in the aftermath of World War 2. It’s full of Ursula being a terrifying delight and Jim’s skills with sheep and apples. Immerse yourself in the workings of a secret society, sharing knowledge, and making the world better one plan at a time. The first book in the Liminal Mysteries series, Grown Wise can be read in any order. It does explore some of the events in the Mysterious Fields trilogy and their impact over the years.