Description
Description
"One part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery, and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts!" --Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics A young lord, his intended bride, and his former lover become unlikely allies as they race to solve a deadly conspiracy in this queer historical fantasy of magic, murder, and steamy encounters. Lord Nicholas Monterris is trapped. The only heir to a declining dukedom, Nic is destined for a marriage of convenience. What he doesn't expect is for his bride to be Lady Leaf Serral, daughter of his father's hated rival. Tradition dictates the families are confined together while the marriage contract is crafted, which should be the worst part. Until Nic learns the Serrals' head negotiator is master vowsmith Dashiell sa Vare--beautiful, perfect Dashiell sa Vare--an old flame he has neither forgiven nor forgotten. Nic's only defense is false smiles and too much wine. When a dead body turns up, tension within the castle thickens. The first death is brushed off as an unfortunate accident, but a second reveals something sinister is unfolding at Monterris Court. As accusations fly and long-buried secrets surface, Nic must work with his former lover and his future bride to uncover a devious mastermind before they claim another victim. "This debut has it all: flawless spooky gothic vibes, wonderful characters, delightfully messy relationships, and a compelling murder mystery. I loved it to the last page!" --Melissa Caruso, author of The Last Hour Between Worlds
About the Author
About the Author
Rebecca Ide is the pen name of Devin Madson, the Aurealis Award-winning author of In Shadows We Fall, as well as The Reborn series and The Shattered Kingdom series. Having given up on reality she is now a dual-wielding rogue with a lot of points sunk into stealth and lock picking skills.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"An utterly charming read that feels as though someone took a magic wand to your game of Clue. The Gentleman and His Vowsmith is one part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery, and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts!" --Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics
"The Gentleman and His Vowsmith grabbed me from the first page and 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!" --Melissa Caruso, author of The Last Hour Between Worlds
"A delectable read, brimming with mystery and filled with the tensions of past love." --C.S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise
"A deliciously queer murder mystery romance with gleaming prose and an intriguing magic system." --Emma Sterner-Radley, author of Snowblooded
"A beautifully written story that brings to its regency setting a full and fantastic tale of compelling characters and exquisite prose." --The Fantasy Hive
"This sparkling queer Regency-era romantasy...offers an entertaining blend of magic and mystery."--Publishers Weekly
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
S&s/Saga Press
Pub date:
2025-04-15
Length:
464 pages
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