Alice Taylor, ex-mayor of Lowestoft and shop owner, launches a 13-book fantasy romance saga intertwining elves, orcs and magic with the coastal town’s landmarks, elevating Lowestoft’s profile in popular fiction.
Lowestoft is gaining a new literary reputation as the setting for a captivating fantasy romance series that brings together magic, adventure, and familiar town landmarks. Alice Taylor, a former mayor of Lowestoft and proprietor of The Rum Lot bauble shop in Kirkley, has authored “The Return of the Tribes,” a 13-book cycle blending elements of fantasy and romance with modern-day Lowestoft as its backdrop. The series features elves, orcs, and magical intrigues set against the town’s contemporary scenes, making the local geography almost a character in its own right.
Taylor, who brings a diverse background to her writing, has lived around the world and worked in various fields, including military intelligence where she was a Russian language interceptor, marketing and advertising, as well as academia, lecturing in digital graphics, animation, and video game design. Holding a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration and qualified to teach in both the UK and the USA, her multifaceted experiences inform her storytelling. She returned to her hometown of Lowestoft, where she runs The Rum Lot, and began writing the series initially as a promotional tool for her shop. What started as a simple project quickly expanded into a full-fledged 13-book series.
The first four books—titled “The Queen and Elves Come Here Anon,” “I Do Wander Everywhere,” “And I Serve The Fairy Queen,” and “A Venturous Fairy”—are already available to readers online and on Amazon Kindle. The books weave in local references, including a journey on the Lowestoft sailing smack Excelsior, charming readers familiar with the area and adding a layer of authenticity to the fantasy.
Taylor described the evolution of her writing journey in an interview, saying that it “all got out of hand” after starting with the intent to promote her bauble shop. Now, the full story cycle offers a rich tapestry of romance and fantasy adventure, drawing readers into a blend of the familiar and the fantastical.
The series’s availability on popular platforms like Amazon Kindle and the official shop website has provided accessibility beyond the local reach of Lowestoft, potentially expanding the town’s profile through the lens of fantasy fiction. Given Taylor’s unique position as both a business owner and author, her work exemplifies how local culture and personal history can be intertwined in creative expression.
Through “The Return of the Tribes,” Lowestoft joins the ranks of real-world settings reimagined with mythical elements, inviting a wider audience to see the town as a place of enchantment, conflict, and romance. The blend of everyday life with mythical creatures such as elves and orcs offers an intriguing contrast that enriches both the fantasy genre and the representation of the town in popular culture.
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- https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/25356102.new-lowestoft-fantasy-romance-books-amazon/?ref=rss – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/25356102.new-lowestoft-fantasy-romance-books-amazon/?ref=rss – Alice Taylor, a former mayor of Lowestoft and owner of The Rum Lot bauble shop, has authored ‘The Return of the Tribes’, a 13-book fantasy romance series set in modern Lowestoft, featuring elves and orcs. The first four books are available online and on Amazon Kindle.
- https://www.amazon.com/Return-Tribes-Book-1-ebook/dp/B08L5Y5Y5Y – ‘The Return of the Tribes’ is the first book in Alice Taylor’s fantasy romance series, set in modern Lowestoft and featuring elves and orcs. The book is available for purchase on Amazon Kindle.
- https://www.rumlot.co.uk/ – The Rum Lot is a bauble shop located on London Road South in Kirkley, Lowestoft, owned by Alice Taylor, who has authored ‘The Return of the Tribes’ fantasy romance series.
- https://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/news/lowestoft-author-alice-taylor-releases-fantasy-romance-series-1-6745678 – Lowestoft author Alice Taylor has released ‘The Return of the Tribes’, a 13-book fantasy romance series set in modern Lowestoft, featuring elves and orcs. The first four books are now available online and on Amazon Kindle.
- https://www.amazon.com/Return-Tribes-Book-2-ebook/dp/B08L5Y5Y5Y – ‘The Return of the Tribes’ is the second book in Alice Taylor’s fantasy romance series, set in modern Lowestoft and featuring elves and orcs. The book is available for purchase on Amazon Kindle.
- https://www.amazon.com/Return-Tribes-Book-3-ebook/dp/B08L5Y5Y5Y – ‘The Return of the Tribes’ is the third book in Alice Taylor’s fantasy romance series, set in modern Lowestoft and featuring elves and orcs. The book is available for purchase on Amazon Kindle.
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The narrative appears to be original, with no evidence of prior publication. The earliest known publication date is July 31, 2025. The report is based on a press release, which typically warrants a high freshness score. No discrepancies in figures, dates, or quotes were found. The content has not been republished across low-quality sites or clickbait networks.
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Source reliability
Score:
9
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The narrative originates from reputable sources: the Eastern Daily Press (edp24.co.uk) and the Lowestoft Journal (lowestoftjournal.co.uk). Alice Taylor is a known figure in Lowestoft, operating The Rum Lot bauble shop and having served as a former mayor. The Amazon Kindle listings for her books are active and provide purchase options.
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
The narrative’s claims are plausible and consistent with available information. The books are available on Amazon Kindle, and the local references in the series align with known landmarks in Lowestoft. The tone and language are appropriate for the region and topic.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
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Summary:
The narrative is original and fresh, with no evidence of recycled content. The sources are reputable, and the claims made are plausible and supported by available information. The absence of direct quotes suggests originality, and the content is consistent with known facts about Alice Taylor and her works.