The Nightshade Crown

Hannah Whitten

After fleeing a death-worshipping cult beneath the city, Lore has spent a decade hiding in plain sight while using her forbidden Mortem magic to survive. When her powers are exposed, she is drawn into the glittering court of the Sainted King and ordered to investigate a mysterious plague killing entire villages. Surrounded by political intrigue, religious power struggles, and dangerous secrets, Lore must navigate the watchful protection of a warrior-monk and the complications of an irresistible royal heir. Blending gothic atmosphere, dark magic, and forbidden romance, this fantasy follows a young woman confronting the past she escaped while uncovering threats at the heart of the kingdom.