Last updated on October 2, 2026
Running away from home was supposed to be Emma Hamilton’s biggest mistake.
Then she took a job at Cromwell House.
The sprawling estate offers room, board, and steady work. But its beautiful lilies have a disturbing habit of talking, and they insist the family who owns the manor is hiding a deadly secret. As Emma befriends the household staff and uncovers centuries of deception, she realizes nothing at Cromwell House is quite what it seems.
With the annual harvest festival approaching, Emma must untangle truth from lies before someone vanishes forever. But between ancient magic, growing feelings for someone she never expected, and a family determined to protect their legacy, saving everyone may cost Emma everything.
For readers who love gothic manors, dangerous secrets, and a little magic in the shadows…
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About the author:
Alena is an award winning author and editor. She holds a Bachelors Degree in English, with an emphasis in Creative Writing. She has been writing stories since she was three years old, and editing for the last ten+ years. Alena was born in Oregon, raised in Alaska, and has since moved to North Idaho where she enjoys spending time with her family. When she is not hiking, gardening, or spending time with her children, she is reading and writing. Some of her favorite authors include Anne McCaffrey, Elizabeth Cunningham, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Erin Morgenstern.
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