Ashes of Austen

In Ashes of Austen, the first installment of the Shadows of Pemberley series by bestselling author Zoe Blake, Julianna Whitcombe must navigate a treacherous path as she prepares to marry the enigmatic Lord Victor Tilney to save her family from ruin. Set against the haunting backdrop of Northanger Abbey, she encounters increasingly dangerous threats aimed at sabotaging her wedding, including food poisoning and mysterious accidents. As Julianna uncovers Tilney's dark legacy and the whispers of a deadly bridal curse, she grapples with her feelings for Victor, who may be her protector or her greatest danger. This modern Gothic romance promises a captivating blend of obsession, control, and suspense entwined with themes from Jane Austen's world.