In this delightful sequel novella to the New York Times bestselling
Sorcery of Thorns, Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and Silas must unravel the
magical trap keeping them inside Thorn Manor in time for their Midwinter
Ball!
Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new life with sorcerer
Nathaniel Thorn. Now that their demon companion Silas has returned, so
has scrutiny from nosy reporters hungry for gossip about the city's most
powerful sorcerer and the librarian who stole his heart. But something
strange is afoot at Thorn Manor: the estate's wards, which are meant to
keep their home safe, are acting up and forcibly trapping the Manor''
occupants inside. Surely it must be a coincidence that this happened
just as Nathaniel and Elisabeth started getting closer to one another...
With no access to the outside world, Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and
Silas--along with their new maid Mercy--will have to work together to
discover the source of the magic behind the malfunctioning wards before
they're due to host the city's Midwinter Ball. Not an easy task when the
house is filled with unexpected secrets, and all Elisabeth can think
about is kissing Nathaniel in peace. But when it becomes clear that the
house, influenced by the magic of Nathaniel's ancestors, requires a
price for its obedience, Elisabeth and Nathaniel will have to lean on
their connection like never before to set things right.