a gothic fantasy novel about Elspeth Spindle, a maiden with a dark secret: a monstrous spirit called the Nightmare lives in her head and sometimes takes control of her body. She lives in the kingdom of Blunder, which is slowly being consumed by a mysterious mist, and is also plagued by a magical infection that grants survivors magical abilities. Elspeth must embark on a dangerous quest with a mysterious highwayman, who turns out to be the king's nephew, to find the Providence Cards and a cure for her kingdom, all while battling the Nightmare that is slowly taking over her mind.
The first part of The Shephard King duology.
a gothic fantasy novel about Elspeth Spindle, a maiden with a dark secret: a monstrous spirit called the Nightmare lives in her head and sometimes takes control of her body. She lives in the kingdom of Blunder, which is slowly being consumed by a mysterious mist, and is also plagued by a magical infection that grants survivors magical abilities. Elspeth must embark on a dangerous quest with a mysterious highwayman, who turns out to be the king's nephew, to find the Providence Cards and a cure for her kingdom, all while battling the Nightmare that is slowly taking over her mind.
The first part of The Shephard King duology.
