Paint the Roses Crimson

In 1887, a prestigious boarding school was marred by the murder of a young boy named William Lesly, sending rumours filled with fear and paranoia throughout its cold halls. The story follows Quince Rosevelte, an intelligent yet short-tempered and troubled boy, as he becomes involved in the investigation of a series of murders. Quince must navigate a world of rivalries and taboo romance. Alongside his classmates, each of whom resembles figures from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," he tries to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. This is a story of obsession, betrayal, and the dangerous line between forbidden love and madness.