Hembury Books Publishes Fiction And Non-Fiction Books.
The Red Stone
- 23/03/2026
- Karen Kentwell
- Historical Fiction, Mythical Fiction
Blurb
…as if it were easier to ignore reality, miners had begun claiming the increasing accidents ‘below grass’ were being caused by magic.
Two times. Two peoples. One red stone.
In 2000 BC Cornwall, fiery teenager Keyne is determined to prove to her father, Chief Enyon, that she is ready for the mantle of womanhood. When her village’s sacred red stone is stolen, it seems like her chance is finally here. Against the advice of her elders, she embarks on a quest that will take her into a magical, underground world of mystical creatures with mysterious influence over life above ground.
Thousands of years later in that very same town, the mining industry that drives communities is crumbling. Reserves are running out, mines are shutting down, miners are mysteriously disappearing. Like Keyne before her, Ruth Skewes is drawn into a search for answers as she attempts to uncover the invisible forces affecting her mining village of Redruth.
Coming face to face with Piskies, Ruth must learn the secrets of living in harmony with the natural world if she is to save her own. Haunted by her visions, dreams and her glowing red hands, she will soon learn if she is to be Redruth’s saviour, but will it be enough to last through time?
Author Bio
A natural communicator and storyteller, Karen Kentwell writes from a place of self- awareness, enlightenment and reflection. She is passionate about crafting characters who are driven by a desire to discover their true purpose.
Karen’s debut novel, The Red Stone, is a culmination of her lifelong interest in literature and her innate curiosity about people, places and the history of her ancestors in Redruth, Cornwall. It was on a holiday to her ancestral home in 2012 that her book was born, coming together in longform from initial midnight scribblings.
Before becoming a novelist, Karen had an extensive career in the Australian Public Service where she wrote briefs and speeches, devised communication and marketing strategies and managed clients and events. She has been married for 36 years to Craig, who is a fierce supporter of her writing journey and with whom she shares two beautiful adult children.
Living in the beautiful Eurobodalla Shire, NSW, Karen convenes the annual Eurobodalla Literary and Art Salons and is a faithful member of the Eurobodalla Writers Group.
When she’s not writing, Karen is a fabulous home cook, a flautist and a pretty decent singer.