Synopsis:
As a Victorian clergyman’s daughter, Edith Worms has seen everything — until a mythical salamander tumbles out of the fireplace into her lap. When a letter arrives from estranged relatives, Edith is swept away to a crumbling gothic Abbey in the wilds of Yorkshire.
Wormwood Abbey isn’t just full of curious beasts and ancient family secrets: there’s also a tall, dark, and entirely too handsome neighbour who is strangely reluctant for her to leave.
An unexpected bond with her prickly cousin Gwendolyn gives Edith a reason to stay in this strange world — especially when it turns out that Edith herself may have a role in guarding her family’s legacy. But not all of the mysteries of Ormdale are small enough to fit in her lap…and some of them have teeth.
What To Expect:
Readers can expect a charming and mysterious tale about a girl, her mythical salamander, and a revelation of her family legacy.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild – “Idiot, for God’s sake”
Sexual Content: None
Violence: Mild – Kidnapping, dead body, injury
Substance Use: Mild – A shot of brandy is mentioned
Prejudices: Mild – Women and Jewish people
Religious Themes: Christian perspective, mentions of prayer, church, the afterlife and Christian conversion of a town by monks.
Other Topics: Wormwood Abbey has tapestries and paintings that show people worshipping serpents/dragons, these also include pictures of human sacrifice. Edith mentions her mother has had miscarriages.
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