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"A haunting gothic mystery, set in the lush landscape of Georgian Wales... The evocation of time and place is just astounding in this novel...a stunning, transporting novel, full of dark magic, which keeps you completely gripped as the sinister mystery unfolds." -- Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den "A mesmerizing maze of a gothic Georgian mystery. Enter an eerie and liminal world steeped in superstition, Welsh folklore, and pagan cults. Gloriously atmospheric from the first dark page to the last." -- Essie Fox, author of The Fascination "A novel to read under the covers with a flashlight. I adored this deliciously dark and romantic journey to Georgian Wales, and stayed up far too late uncovering its secrets. Gloriously Gothic, and lovingly and carefully researched, The Shadow Key is an instant classic." -- Kate Heartfield, author of The Embroidered Book "The Shadow Key transports readers into a world of deception, superstition and harsh reality, in a richly imagined rural Georgian Wales. Guided by a convention-flouting heiress and a physician struggling for acceptance, we travel along scenic country paths, into impoverished villages, perilous mines and the most unsettling manor house. The mysteries and twists kept me turning the pages till the wee small hours - every character has something to hide. A sumptuous, dark feast of a novel." -- Susan C Wilson, author of Clytemnestra''s Bind "Dark secrets unfold at galloping pace in this atmospheric and propulsive gothic mystery. With compelling, richly-drawn characters and clever, twisty plotting, The Shadow Key is an addictive and satisfying read from a masterful storyteller." -- Nikki Marmery, author of Lilith "Steeped in Welsh folklore, this atmospheric, beautifully written (and paced) tale of myth, murder and magic in the depths of rural Georgian Wales was my perfect escape. . . . a true gothic delight." -- Kate Griffin, author of Fyneshade "A marvelously evocative and tautly plotted treat, this book will have you longing to explore Welsh forests, rivers and mountains; folklore, fiendish villains, and fraught relations between classes all combine for a lush escape into a magical and macabre world." -- Naomi Kelsey, author of The Burnings ...
