Category: LGBT, Mystery
Language: EnglishKeywords: Romance
Written by Rebecca Ide
Read by James Langton
Format: M4B
Bitrate: 128 Kbps
âOne part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery, and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts!â âMaiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics
A young lord, his intended bride, and his former lover become unlikely allies as they race to solve a deadly conspiracy in this queer historical fantasy of magic, murder, and steamy encounters.
Lord Nicholas Monterris is trapped. The only heir to a declining dukedom, Nic is destined for a marriage of convenience. What he doesnât expect is for his bride to be Lady Leaf Serral, daughter of his fatherâs hated rival.
Tradition dictates the families are confined together while the marriage contract is crafted, which should be the worst part. Until Nic learns the Serralsâ head negotiator is master vowsmith Dashiell sa Vareâbeautiful, perfect Dashiell sa Vareâan old flame he has neither forgiven nor forgotten. Nicâs only defense is false smiles and too much wine.
When a dead body turns up, tension within the castle thickens. The first death is brushed off as an unfortunate accident, but a second reveals something sinister is unfolding at Monterris Court. As accusations fly and long-buried secrets surface, Nic must work with his former lover and his future bride to uncover a devious mastermind before they claim another victim.
âThis debut has it all: flawless spooky gothic vibes, wonderful characters, delightfully messy relationships, and a compelling murder mystery. I loved it to the last page!ââMelissa Caruso, author of The Last Hour Between Worlds
âOne part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery, and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts!â âMaiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics
A young lord, his intended bride, and his former lover become unlikely allies as they race to solve a deadly conspiracy in this queer historical fantasy of magic, murder, and steamy encounters.
Lord Nicholas Monterris is trapped. The only heir to a declining dukedom, Nic is destined for a marriage of convenience. What he doesnât expect is for his bride to be Lady Leaf Serral, daughter of his fatherâs hated rival.
Tradition dictates the families are confined together while the marriage contract is crafted, which should be the worst part. Until Nic learns the Serralsâ head negotiator is master vowsmith Dashiell sa Vareâbeautiful, perfect Dashiell sa Vareâan old flame he has neither forgiven nor forgotten. Nicâs only defense is false smiles and too much wine.
When a dead body turns up, tension within the castle thickens. The first death is brushed off as an unfortunate accident, but a second reveals something sinister is unfolding at Monterris Court. As accusations fly and long-buried secrets surface, Nic must work with his former lover and his future bride to uncover a devious mastermind before they claim another victim.
âThis debut has it all: flawless spooky gothic vibes, wonderful characters, delightfully messy relationships, and a compelling murder mystery. I loved it to the last page!ââMelissa Caruso, author of The Last Hour Between Worlds