Publication Date: Nov 2022
Blurb:
Rhode Island, 1846. Estranged from his family, writer Merritt Fernsby is surprised when he inherits a remote estate in the Narragansett Bay. Though the property has been uninhabited for more than a century, Merritt is ready to call it home—until he realizes he has no choice. With its doors slamming shut and locking behind him, Whimbrel House is not about to let Merritt leave. Ever.
Hulda Larkin of the Boston Institute for the Keeping of Enchanted Rooms has been trained in taming such structures in order to preserve their historical and magical significance. She understands the dangers of bespelled homes given to tantrums. She advises that it’s in Merritt’s best interest to make Whimbrel House their ally. To do that, she’ll need to move in, too.
Prepared as she is with augury, a set of magic tools, and a new staff trained in the uncanny, Hulda’s work still proves unexpectedly difficult. She and Merritt grow closer as the investigation progresses, but the house’s secrets run deeper than they anticipated. And the sentient walls aren’t their only concern—something outside is coming for the enchantments of Whimbrel House, and it could be more dangerous than what rattles within.
What To Expect:
Reader can expect a cozy historical fantasy set in 1846 that follows an enchanted home and the mystery that surrounds it. You can expect magic/spells, sweet romance, and suspense.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild – “Damnation” and “bastard” used only a few times
Sexual Content: Closed Door – Mild physical attraction and brief kissing
Violence: Mild – Peril, injuries, death, murder, and domestic abuse against children
Substance Use: One instance of a drunk abusive parent
Prejudices: None
Religious Themes: There is a magical system in place with several abilities like augury, psychometry, necromancy, etc. done in a light, cozy manner. There is some talk of God and Jesus as origin of the magic but no religious themes overall.
Other Topics: Family estrangement & grief
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