On a transatlantic voyage, Maud Blyth’s quest to aid her brother’s magical investigation turns perilous when her charge is murdered. Amid suspects, secrets, and scandal, she joins forces—and sparks passion—with bold magician Violet Debenham. Together, they must unmask a killer and survive in this dazzling queer historical fantasy.
A Restless Truth
Freya Marske lives in Australia, where she is yet to be killed by any form of wildlife. She writes stories full of magic, blood, and as much kissing as she can get away with. Her hobbies include figure skating and discovering new art galleries, and she is on a quest to try all the gin in the world.
Her debut novel, the queer historical fantasy A MARVELLOUS LIGHT, was an international bestseller and won the Romantic Novel Award for Fantasy. It kicked off the Last Binding trilogy, which was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Series. Her most recent book, SWORDCROSSED, was published by Bramble and Tor UK in 2024, and her debut novella CINDER HOUSE is forthcoming from Tor.com and Tor UK in the fall of 2025.
