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Synopsis
While attending to Lady Adelie, wife to the Earl of Pengraic, as a terrible plague sweeps across Europe, young noblewoman Maeb Langtofte discovers that the walls of Pengraic castle are no longer safe after stumbling upon the Earl's dark secret.
The devil's diadem: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Adult historical fantasy with strong violence related to plague and the Earl's dark secret, likely including murder and body horror. Mature themes of corruption and survival during medieval epidemic.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, captivity, death, and death of parent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be gripped by the atmospheric medieval castle setting, plague backdrop, and the mystery of what dark secret the Earl is hiding.