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A FOLK TALE. A HORROR STORY. A LOVE STORY. AN ENCHANTMENT.
By Lucy Rose
Dakota Johnson Teatime Book Club Pick · #2 Sunday Times Bestseller
"A dark, gorgeous concoction." — The New York Times
"Beautiful, terrifying . . . Destined to become a classic." — The Washington Post
A chilling and lyrical debut novel from Lucy Rose — a queer gothic folktale that unearths the brutal beauty of womanhood, desire, and freedom. Perfect for fans of Angela Carter, Margaret Atwood, and Julia Armfield.
Margot and her mother, Mama, live in a quiet cottage deep in the woods.
When they’re not together, they wait—for strays.
People who wander too far from the road. People Mama welcomes inside with wine and warmth. People whose bodies she later pulls apart to satisfy her hunger.
But when a beautiful stranger named Eden appears during a blizzard, something shifts. As secrets unravel and forbidden desires emerge, Margot begins to question everything she knows about love, power, and survival.
Why Readers Love This Novel:
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A stunning blend of gothic horror, fairy tale, and queer coming-of-age
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Explores dark themes of femininity, anger, hunger, and transformation
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Rich, haunting prose in a literary horror setting
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A twisted, unforgettable mother-daughter dynamic
Genre: Literary Fiction / Gothic Horror / Queer Folktale
Themes: Desire, rage, transformation, female monstrosity, survival
For Fans Of: Angela Carter, Margaret Atwood, Julia Armfield
Accolades: Instant #2 Sunday Times Bestseller, Celebrity Book Club Pick
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