Rosebane (ebook) by Mel Polk

Almyra Kenwood, heir to her uncle's estate, Rosebane, arrives in the city ready to be dazzled by the glitter and shine of high society. She instead finds herself hemmed in by the tarnished edges of the rich, where pettiness reigns. Feeling unwelcome, Almyra immerses herself in the mystery of Rosebane.

As she explores the house, accompanied by silent servants, she discovers that her uncle may have been a member of a secret society. Soon after, she begins to have strange visions and nightmares that bleed into reality. Additionally, Jasper, her late uncle’s assistant, seems to have designs on Almyra and his intentions do not appear to be entirely honorable—to say nothing of Savannah, the alluring and mysterious woman she’s seen him speaking to.

Almyra finds herself caught in a web of misdirection and magic—dabbling in both herself—as she works to unravel the truth about Rosebane and her family. Along with an ally she isn’t entirely certain she can trust, Almyra must puzzle her way out of the situation, even if it means forfeiting her place in society as a proper lady. Mystery and ulterior motives crowd Almyra and threaten both her safety and freedom; she must decide who she can trust and whether all secrets are worth keeping.

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content/trigger warnings: 

• blood
• dubious consent / non-con (re: magic use, not sexual)
• coercion
• gaslighting (through magic and general manipulation)
• death of parents / family members
• gore
• self-inflicted harm
• blood magic
• taxidermy
• nightmares / visions / hallucinations
• alcohol use

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