Cecilia Dart-Thornton is an Australian author of fantasy novels, renowned primarily for her 'Bitterbynde' trilogy which includes "The Ill-Made Mute," "The Lady of the Sorrows," and "The Battle of Evernight." She merges elements of myth, legend, and fairy tales with her own elaborate and intricate fantasies. Dart-Thornton's works are known for their richly detailed world-building and use of folklore, as well as for their lyrical and descriptive prose. Her writing career took off in the early 2000s, and she has since expanded her bibliography to include other series and stand-alone works, earning a reputation as a significant figure in contemporary fantasy literature.