Rebecca Ide is the pen name of Devin Madson - the Aurealis Award-winning author of In Shadows We Fall. Having given up on reality she is now a dual-wielding rogue with a lot of points sunk into stealth and lock picking skills. She lives in Australia with no cats and no neighbours and she doesn't drink coffee.
A tense and creepy manor-house murder mystery that would make Agatha Christie proud, solid fantasy world-building, a pair of lovers who seem star-crossed to the point of impossibility . . . A genuine page-turner; I can't wait to see more -- Freya Marske, author of <i>A Marvellous Light</i> and <i>Cinder House</i> A delectable read, brimming with mystery and filled with the tensions of past love -- C. S. Pacat, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Dark Rise</i> Kept me hooked with flawless spooky Gothic vibes, wonderful characters, delightfully messy relationships, buried family secrets and a compelling murder mystery. I loved it to the last page and didn’t want it to end! -- Melissa Caruso, author of <i>The Last Hour Between Worlds</i> One part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts! -- Maiga Doocy, author of <i>Sorcery and Small Magics</i> A deliciously queer murder-mystery romance with gleaming prose and an intriguing magic system -- Emma Sterner-Radley, author of <i>Snowblooded</i> This sparkling queer Regency-era romantasy . . . offers an entertaining blend of magic and mystery * Publishers Weekly * A beautifully written story that brings to its regency setting a full and fantastic tale of compelling characters and exquisite prose * The Fantasy Hive * [A] perfect choice for readers who enjoy Gothic settings, locked-room mysteries and queer historical romance * Library Journal *