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When a real corpse appears onstage during the premiere of the blunderous play "The Drowned Island," detective Nicolas Rathe must dig into a series of murders that may be linked to a politically charged masque. With his soldier lover Philip Eslingen—whose knowledge of theatre, actors, and hidden desires complements Rathe’s experience with greed and magical mayhem—Rathe faces a city haunted by spirits during a season that heightens danger and emotion.
Their investigation intertwines fantasy, mystery, political intrigue, and romance. As the dead walk the streets and the atmosphere grows thick, the couple’s relationships shift when Philip loses his job and moves in with Nicolas. The novel combines floral magic, astrology, and theatrical passion into an engaging tale of love, crime, and supernatural forces.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Melissa Scott
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