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Synopsis
A rumored sorceress. A villainous scoundrel. An ancient castle. What could go wrong? A woman in hiding, Lenore Emmeranne finds herself at Verenmore after a series of unfortunate events, hoping it would be a clean slate for her. Keeping her head down and blending into the shadows, she simply wants to rest her feet before taking off again. A man in power, Draven Constantine knows every crack and crevice of the castle. So when he finds her, it breaks his ennui and piques his interest, and their descent into doom begins. Set in 1872 at the University of Verenmore, death, deceit, and darkness invade the mountain. Something beyond the understanding is at play, slithering down the spine as Lenore and Draven weave through lies, sink into lust and hold onto life. From the bestselling author of Gothikana, comes a gripping tale of the gloomy, the grotesque, the gothic, and the gravest flavor of love in the unlikeliest of places.
Arkana: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark gothic romance contains explicit sexual content, strong violence, and mature themes of death and deception set in a Victorian-era castle. The atmosphere is intensely dark with morally complex characters.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love atmospheric gothic romances with dangerous heroes and mysterious heroines will be captivated by this dark castle setting.