Description

In gaslit Victorian London, Alina Lis—part botanist, part clandestine poisoner—believes she’s perfected a private code of “justice” delivered through carefully brewed tinctures. When her latest target, the charming Silas Forbes, seems to vanish from her plans only to reappear in her apothecary the very next week, their collision ignites a dangerous bond that society can’t stop whispering about. As concealed identities and hidden motives surface, Alina and Silas are forced to navigate a web of threats that turns every attraction into a liability. Blending Gothic atmosphere with sharp psychological tension, this dark romance explores obsession, morality, and the seductive power of secrets—written in I.V. Ophelia’s immersive, suspense-forward style that keeps the reader one step ahead of the shadows.

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paperback

Simon and Schuster

Published Jan 13, 2026

400 pages

ISBN: 9781668228203

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Details

First Published

2026

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Poisoner by I.V. Ophelia.

Violence
Death/Grief
Sexual Content