First published 2017
Kaab steps into her aunt's position of authority as crisis strikes Tremontaine House. A burglary has shaken Diane's world, but the cunning Duchess refuses to show weakness. She believes she still controls the game despite Davenant's calculated attacks on both her and the school. Esha watches from the shadows, growing increasingly aware of the dangers that come with loving someone like Diane. The risks threaten not just her body but her very soul. In this world of deadly politics, mathematical discoveries spark upheaval while ambitious nobles play for the highest stakes. Beauty masks cunning, passion overwhelms reason, and foreign visitors navigate treacherous social waters. Every move carries consequences when outcasts shape society and steel settles disputes as often as words.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, mystery, fantasy, political-thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Tremontaine House, Tremontaine
Period: 19th-century
44 pages · Kindle Edition · Serial Box
Content warnings: violence