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Cette auteure plonge dans des mondes fascinants où le surnaturel rencontre l'histoire. Ses récits explorent comment des éléments fantastiques pourraient croiser la société conventionnelle et comment de telles rencontres pourraient façonner le destin de ses personnages. Par une imagination espiègle, l'auteure offre une perspective unique sur des décors familiers.
In 1812 England, Aster Simmons leads a quiet life as a secretary until a charming Scotsman, Hamish Logan, disrupts her routine. Tasked with protecting a coded list of traitors, Hamish finds himself drawn to Aster. As danger looms, Aster must uncover the conspiracy before losing her heart and life.
Fire erases all… even the undead….One of London’s most recognisable Afflicted has been incinerated in a horrifying way. Whispers spread that a hellhound prowls the streets, snatching the lost souls who have escaped the afterworld. Except, Wycliff is doing no such thing—could there possibly be another such creature in London?While Hannah and Wycliff investigate the unnatural flames, unrest grows on the streets as someone seeks to unmask how the undead women stave off rot. Someone is agitating for all Afflicted to be eradicated, in a conspiracy that will set the common Englishman against the nobles.To save the Afflicted and stop the uprising, Wycliff must face the void that whispers his name from an inky darkness. While in the afterlife, can he wrest Hannah free of the curse squeezing her heart? Assuming they can get out alive…
In a world where a single glance can petrify, the story unfolds around a protagonist who grapples with the terrifying power of their gaze. As they navigate a society filled with fear and mistrust, themes of isolation and the struggle for acceptance emerge. The narrative explores the protagonist's journey to understand their abilities while forming connections with others who share similar fates, ultimately challenging the perceptions of beauty and danger.
Exploring the profound connection between love and loss, the narrative delves into the lives of characters who navigate the complexities of grief and the hope of reunion beyond the grave. With themes of resilience and the enduring power of relationships, the story intertwines their pasts with a journey toward acceptance and healing. As they confront their fears and desires, the characters ultimately discover that love transcends even the boundaries of life and death.
The narrative explores the exhaustion that comes with a life of constant celebration and indulgence. It delves into the internal struggles of the protagonist, who grapples with the superficiality of revelry and seeks deeper meaning beyond the festivities. As the story unfolds, themes of identity, self-discovery, and the quest for authenticity emerge, inviting readers to reflect on the balance between enjoyment and fulfillment in life.
A heart as lonely as the ocean…Hannah and Wycliff arrive at his ancestral estate in Dorset as tragedy strikes the coastal village. A young woman has lost her life to the tempestuous ocean, but only Hannah suspects the woman’s death is anything but a horrible accident. As Hannah learns more about life in the close-knit community, she discovers two other women lost their lives to the sea. Or did they?A rift grows between the young couple, as Wycliff refuses to believe another hand was responsible for the deaths. With her husband consumed by the needs of the long neglected estate, Hannah is left to her own devices and finds herself walking the same lonely path as the dead women.Can Hannah and Wycliff heal the chasm in their relationship, or will Hannah succumb to the call of the ocean…?
Exploring themes of secrecy and societal expectations, the narrative delves into the life of a woman who conceals her inner struggles and decay from the outside world. As she navigates the complexities of her existence, the story reflects on the pressures placed on women to maintain a facade of perfection. The character's journey reveals the tension between personal truth and public persona, ultimately questioning the cost of such deception on one’s identity and relationships.
Set in the mysterious Mireworth estate, the story follows a new mistress who seeks to uncover the hidden secrets of her surroundings. As she navigates the complexities of her new home, she encounters enigmatic characters and unravels the estate's dark past. Themes of power, mystery, and the quest for truth intertwine as the protagonist confronts challenges that test her resolve and uncover the layers of intrigue that define Mireworth.
The journey of a pawn transforming into a queen symbolizes resilience and the potential for growth amidst challenges. This narrative explores themes of ambition, identity, and empowerment, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of characters navigating their paths. As they face obstacles, the story delves into the complexities of their relationships and the choices that define them, ultimately celebrating the strength found in transformation and the pursuit of one's true self.
Set against the backdrop of the glamorous yet gritty world of showbiz, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of a protagonist entangled in the mysteries of the past. As the story explores the silent struggles of both moving pictures and deceased showgirls, it delves into themes of ambition, loss, and the haunting nature of fame. The protagonist's journey reveals secrets that intertwine the lives of those who once dazzled on stage, highlighting the contrast between the allure of stardom and the shadows that linger behind the scenes.