by Freya Marske
First published 2023
Haunted by his sister's death, Lord Hawthorn wants nothing to do with magic. But when a dangerous ritual threatens all of Britain's magicians, he's drawn back into a world of ancient contracts and shifting alliances. Forced to work with the charming, roguish thief Alan Ross, Hawthorn must confront his own fears and desires before a bloody sacrifice tears apart the very foundations of magic.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, fantasy, thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Setting: Britain
Period: 19th-century
422 pages · Hardcover · Tor
Content warnings: violence