by L. M. Alcott
First published 2022
Richard Trevlyn sits beside his pregnant wife in their ancestral home, troubled by an old family prophecy about Trevlyn lands and gold. The curse states that no heir shall hold the estate undisturbed until truth emerges from Trevlyn dust. As Lady Trevlyn rests on her couch, Richard explains their family's dark history spanning centuries. The Trevlyns have been a violent, unhappy lineage since the Norman knight Sir Ralph killed his own son in rage. Generations of cousins marrying cousins have produced madness and mental deficiency in the bloodline. Richard's father broke this tradition by marrying outside the family, and Richard followed suit by choosing his humble but sturdy young wife. Now, as they await their child's birth, both parents hope this fresh blood will finally bring peace to the cursed Trevlyn heritage and break the cycle of family tragedy.
Genres: historical-fiction, 19th-century, gothic, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Trevlyn, Norman
Period: Centuries
46 pages · Paperback · Lulu.com
Content warnings: violence