A tale of art, love, and possession in Victorian London.
In 1850s London, Iris dreams of becoming an artist. Working in a doll shop painting faces, she longs for more. When she meets Louis, a painter, she agrees to model for him in exchange for painting lessons — and her world begins to expand in ways she never imagined. But Silas, a collector of curiosities, has also noticed Iris, and his obsession with her grows darker by the day. As ambition and art collide, a chilling reckoning draws near.
Atmospheric, richly detailed, and impossible to put down — Victorian London comes alive in this gothic debut. Perfect for fans of The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber, The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton, or The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar. Popular with readers who love dark, obsession-driven historical fiction.
Rated 3.9/5 on Goodreads — "Atmospheric and richly detailed — Victorian London comes alive."
