Amy Harmon writes romance, historical fiction and fantasy with strong emphasis on character relationships, grief and people rebuilding lives after major loss. Making Faces follows Fern Taylor, Ambrose Young and Bailey Sheen before and after war changes the futures they expected, while From Sand and Ash moves into Second World War Italy through a Jewish violinist and a Catholic priest trying to survive Fascist persecution. The Bird and the Sword shifts into romantic fantasy through a heroine whose voice and magical ability are tightly linked. Harmon's books are emotional, accessible and character-led, fitting contemporary romance, historical romance and romantic fantasy for readers who prefer relationship development to rapid action. From Sand and Ash is the stronger starting point for historical-fiction readers, while Making Faces foregrounds contemporary romance and The Bird and the Sword offers a fantasy setting; this range makes Harmon's catalogue better approached by genre than publication order. Read more Less