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“A stunning fantasy with one of the most unique magic systems I’ve seen in a long time.” ―T. Kingfisher, New York Times bestselling author This beguiling historical romantasy debut blends dark academia with the glamour of Bridgerton, as a scholar of magic investigates her sister’s murder–perfect for fans of Heather Fawcett and H. G. an alternate London alive with botanical magic, Elswyth Elderwood is a thorn among roses: a bristly, scarred scholar in a world of socialites. Her sister Persephone is the opposite: a graceful debutante seeking a marriage that will save their family from ruin. At least, until Persephone is the last scion of her house, Elswyth must abandon her studies and find a wealthy husband. She is thrust into a London fueled by floromancy: hedge witches sprout nightshade from their fingertips, high-born ladies weave gowns from wildflowers … and a serial killer called the Reaper transforms his victims into plant-human clues suggest the Reaper is a powerful nobleman, Elswyth’s search for her sister’s killer and her hunt for a husband become one and the same. But she is drawn to bastard-born archaeologist Silas Blackthorn–who may have dark, twisted secrets of his must determine friend from foe and lover from liar–or suffer the same fate as her sister.
Author: Thomas Kent West
Publisher: Forever
Published: 4/21/2026
Pages: 576
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05 lbs
Size: 8″ H x 5.2″ L x 1.6″ W
ISBN: 9781538776162
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