Rose and Ashes
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Last published Mon, Jul 14, 2025
Rose and Ashes is a sweeping gothic tale of grief, inheritance, and the quiet power of memory.
Told in two narrative voices, it follows Vivianne Blackwood as she returns to the crumbling family estate after the death of her grandfather - a return that unearths long-buried secrets, deep ancestral tensions, and a silent house that seems to remember more than it should.
With lyrical precision and emotional depth, Blackwood Manor blends mystery, slow-burn romance, and dark beauty into a novel that feels both intimate and timeless.
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