A dark Victorian fae fantasy of stolen children, rival faery courts, and a mother who will defy both worlds to reclaim what was taken. When Elizabeth Merkova’s infant vanishes and is replaced by a sharp-toothed changeling, everyone insists she has lost her mind. In a Victorian world where faeries are dismissed as superstition, grief is the only explanation anyone will accept. But Elizabeth knows the truth. Beyond the veil lies Elphame, a treacherous otherworld ruled by two rival faery queens whose ancient feud now bleeds into the human realm. Drawn into their shadowed courts, Elizabeth discovers her child has become a pawn in a war centuries in the making—one governed by deadly politics, forbidden magic, and bargains that devour the unwary. As she navigates the perilous intrigues of the fae courts, a grief-scarred fae warrior recognizes something impossible within her: the echo of an ancient bloodline long thought extinct, one that could tip the balance of power between realms. To reclaim her daughter, Elizabeth must survive faery court intrigue, unravel dangerous secrets, and endure the scrutiny of queens who see her not as a mother, but as a threat… or a weapon. In this dark fairy tale set in a Victorian fantasy world, one woman’s defiance may shatter kingdoms— or ignite a war that consumes both worlds. Perfect For readers of: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell The Cruel Prince The Once and Future Witches A Victorian fantasy of faery courts, stolen children, and the human mother who defies two queens." “A compelling, colorful tale...” — Kirkus Reviews “Unremittingly tense...” — Kirkus Reviews “Elegant prose...” — Kirkus Reviews “A world of mythical beings and endless deceptions.” — Kirkus Reviews