Opium and Absinthe

In the captivating historical novel set in New York City in 1899, Tillie Pembroke faces a chilling mystery following her sister's mysterious death, marked by two puncture wounds and blood loss. Inspired by Bram Stoker's newly released Dracula, Tillie's quest for the truth leads her to question the presence of vampires in her world. Struggling with her growing laudanum addiction and the chaos surrounding her sister's demise, Tillie must navigate a web of intrigue and deception, all while grappling with her reliance on facts versus the unsettling possibilities before her.