First published 2022
Olga is a kitchen maid in the grand Volkov Palace, where she and her best friend Katya work tirelessly to serve the privileged nobility. When Katya is found dead under mysterious circumstances, Olga is determined to uncover the truth. As she delves into the palace's dark secrets, she encounters vengeful spirits, buried histories, and a sinister plot that threatens them all. Olga must navigate the treacherous world of the Russian aristocracy to save herself and the people she loves.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, supernatural, thriller, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
224 pages · Paperback · Nancy Paulsen Books
Content warnings: death, violence