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Synopsis
Beneath the beautiful estates of Tuscany lies another world, twisting labyrinths of catacombs, temples, and tombs filled with lost wonders of the ancient world. Treasures of ancient royal lines lie untouched, watched over by the unblinking eyes of pitiless Etruscan deities. Caught up in a Gothic saga of passion, madness, honor, and revenge, a resourceful young woman must rely on her wits, or be lost to the tender mercies of a brutal goddess.
Is She walks in darkness appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A Gothic fantasy set in Etruscan catacombs features moderate violence, ancient deities, and themes of madness and revenge. The atmosphere is dark and foreboding, with implied brutality from ancient gods.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include torture, captivity, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love dark mythology and atmospheric underground adventures will appreciate this Gothic tale of survival against ancient forces.