House Perilous

House Perilous by Tansy Rayner Roberts is a captivating addition to the Sparks & Philtres novella series, published by Tansy Rayner Roberts on April 15, 2023. This 224-page work of fiction weaves elements of fantasy and historical narrative, set against a backdrop of enchantment and danger in a London town house. Number 12, Acteon Place, serves as a refuge for a powerful enchantress, housing prisoners in its cellar and mysterious magical experiments in the attic, while a fairy killer lurks nearby.

Readers will encounter Flavia Wednesday and her friends as they navigate the perils of the house, which features an excellent cook, exquisite wallpaper, and a slightly homicidal carpet. The story unfolds with a hunted governess striving to protect the children she once betrayed, all while a yellow cat adds an air of mystery. This edition invites those who appreciate gaslamp fantasy and faerie Victoriana to explore the intricate layers of danger and intrigue that lie both within and beyond the walls of this extraordinary residence.