Extras
Every so often, I want to spend a bit more time with a character, or there's a story that doesn't quite fit into a book. That's where these extras come in. They probably won't make much sense if you haven't read the relevant book, though!
Check out the Books and extras timeline for how the different sections of these tales fit into the larger world of Albion.
A prequel novella in which Geoffrey Carillon inherits the land obligations, and with Thomas Benton, must figure out what his life is doing now.
A short story about how a very large dog led to Una Doran meeting Anna Walter. Can be read whenever you'd like, it's not associated with any specific book.
A short story covering the beginning of Rufus Pride's apprenticeship, and how he begins to come to grips with the strength of his magic. An extra for Outcrossing.
A short story about what Lizzie Penhallow and Geoffrey Carillon are up to between the epilogue of Goblin Fruit through the events of On The Bias. Several scenes about their plots and discoveries. This does contain spoilers for On The Bias.
A novella's worth of scenes and events from Gabriel Edgarton and Rathna Stone's lives, before and after the events of The Fossil Door. (Definitely read the book first here.)
This 4,000 word extra shares two necessary conversations between Charlotte and Victor in the aftermath of the events of Perfect Accord. The first takes place between chapters 42 and 43. The second is the week after chapter 43
Eight scenes from various points in Thesan Wain and Isembard Fortier's lives, the last two following on from the events of Eclipse.
Scenes between when Thesan Wain and Isembard Fortier discuss an engagement through to their wedding, following on from the events of Eclipse.
Schola is in the path of totality for a solar eclipse, and again, astronomers and students and others have gathered for it. 5000 words about the day, focusing on Thesan Wain, Isembard Fortier and the naming of their daughter, as well as the experience. (Page and additional notes coming shortly. Until then, you can download the file here.)
Three sets of scenes about the aftermath of Geoffrey Carillon and Alexander Landry's adventures in Berlin in Best Foot Forward. It includes Lapidoth Manse, Thomas Benton, Thesan Wain and Isembard Fortier as point of view characters. 25K total.
Scenes from the middle of Illusion of a Boar through the end of Three Graces, focusing on Orion Sisley and Claudio Warren (though with appearances from a number of other people). It also includes some complex developing theories about the different Council seats. 33k total.
Getting these stories
As of the beginning of 2024, you can get a download link for almost all of these extras from the pages linked below. Each page also has more details about that extra and where it fits into the overall timeline and the related books. You can download the files in epub, mobi, and PDF, whichever you prefer. BookFunnel has good help for getting them onto whatever device you like to do your reading on. For folks who've joined me on my newsletter, my Patreon (at any level), or the Albion's Delights Discord., you can also find links to these extras (and new ones as they come out) in those places. Choose the link that says "Extras" at the top or bottom of any newsletter, look in the Completed Extras collection on Patreon, or in the #releases-and-extras channel on the Discord.The two exceptions
These are Ancient Trust, as well as the most recently released extra (currently As The Ground Shifts, released December 22nd, 2023). I keep these as a particular thank you for people who've connected with me via my newsletter, my Patreon (at any level), or the Albion's Delights Discord. I hope you'll join me one of those places! As I release new extras, the previous recent release will become available for everyone.Current extras
(in chronological order of the related book)Ancient Trust
1922, Ytene and other locationsA prequel novella in which Geoffrey Carillon inherits the land obligations, and with Thomas Benton, must figure out what his life is doing now.
A Dog's Chance
1921, London.A short story about how a very large dog led to Una Doran meeting Anna Walter. Can be read whenever you'd like, it's not associated with any specific book.
The Size of the Bog
1912, the New ForestA short story covering the beginning of Rufus Pride's apprenticeship, and how he begins to come to grips with the strength of his magic. An extra for Outcrossing.
Unexplored Territory
1925A short story about what Lizzie Penhallow and Geoffrey Carillon are up to between the epilogue of Goblin Fruit through the events of On The Bias. Several scenes about their plots and discoveries. This does contain spoilers for On The Bias.
Three Tales of Gabe and Rathna
1907 through 1923A novella's worth of scenes and events from Gabriel Edgarton and Rathna Stone's lives, before and after the events of The Fossil Door. (Definitely read the book first here.)
Necessary Conversations
May 1923This 4,000 word extra shares two necessary conversations between Charlotte and Victor in the aftermath of the events of Perfect Accord. The first takes place between chapters 42 and 43. The second is the week after chapter 43
Tea and Meetings
1904 through 1926Eight scenes from various points in Thesan Wain and Isembard Fortier's lives, the last two following on from the events of Eclipse.
With All Due Speed
June 1925 through December 1925Scenes between when Thesan Wain and Isembard Fortier discuss an engagement through to their wedding, following on from the events of Eclipse.
12 Seconds in 1927
June 29, 1927Schola is in the path of totality for a solar eclipse, and again, astronomers and students and others have gathered for it. 5000 words about the day, focusing on Thesan Wain, Isembard Fortier and the naming of their daughter, as well as the experience. (Page and additional notes coming shortly. Until then, you can download the file here.)
Interstitial Moments
May 1935 through May 1936Three sets of scenes about the aftermath of Geoffrey Carillon and Alexander Landry's adventures in Berlin in Best Foot Forward. It includes Lapidoth Manse, Thomas Benton, Thesan Wain and Isembard Fortier as point of view characters. 25K total.
As The Ground Shifts
April 1944 through November 1945Scenes from the middle of Illusion of a Boar through the end of Three Graces, focusing on Orion Sisley and Claudio Warren (though with appearances from a number of other people). It also includes some complex developing theories about the different Council seats. 33k total.
