The Dark Days Club
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3.9 • 18 Ratings
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- $1.99
Publisher Description
The New York Times bestselling author of Eon and Eona presents a historical paranormal adventure where an intrepid young noblewoman steps into the glamorous world of Regency London, unaware of the dark forces lurking beneath the surface.
“Captivates with a mix of history and fantasy. [An] immersive, action-packed narrative.”—USA Today
“Fast-paced, rich in description, with fascinating characters and excitement, this tale . . . will leave fantasy fans wanting more.”—School Library Journal, starred review
Some shine brightest in the shadows . . .
Lady Helen Wrexhall should be preparing for her debut at the royal court. She should be attempting to secure a suitable marriage. But something always told her she was destined for more. So when her family’s maid suddenly disappears one night, Helen goes in search of answers. That’s when she discovers two things: there’s an unearthly reason behind all the sinister activity in town, and she is the focus of the dashing but mysterious Lord Carlston. Helen knows he could be trouble—but he might also help uncover the secrets surrounding her parents’ deaths. Can Helen find truth in a man who’s built on lies? And how much is she willing to risk to realize her destiny?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In a delicious collision of Regency romance and dark fantasy, Goodman (Eona) tells the story of Lady Helen Wrexhall, a wealthy 18-year-old orphan on the eve of coming out at the court of King George III. If things go as planned, she will pass from the house of her choleric uncle to that of a suitably noble husband. Rumor has it that the Duke of Selburn (the catch of the season) is interested; unfortunately, so is the disreputable Earl of Carlston, though he has something other than marriage in mind. Helen is dissatisfied with a vapid life of endless parties, and she's also aware that she has begun to develop abilities that seem inappropriate for a young noble woman, like extraordinarily acute hearing and lightning-fast reflexes. Then Carlston tells her about the Dark Days Club, its secret battle to preserve English society from a monstrous enemy, and her destined role in that battle. Lady Helen is a well-drawn heroine, and her struggle to free herself from the stilted life of an early-19th-century noblewoman and embrace her wilder, darker self is powerfully delineated. Ages 14 up.
