Votive

Set in the beautiful yet perilous city of La Serenissima, this story follows Tallow, a candlemaker with a hidden past, who must navigate deadly political intrigues and personal danger to survive. When her world is turned upside down, she assumes a daring new identity as Tarlo, a courtesan entangled in the city’s treacherous social scene. As larger forces stir beneath the surface, Tallow faces enemies who hold a powerful secret that could turn her life upside down.