One Dark Window
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, published by Orbit in 2022, is a fantasy novel that intertwines elements of romance and dark magic. The story follows Elspeth Spindle, who harbors an ancient spirit known as the Nightmare within her mind. This spirit serves as both protector and secret keeper, but the cost of magic is steep. When Elspeth encounters a mysterious highwayman, she is drawn into a perilous journey to save her town from the dark forces that threaten it.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative filled with themes of shadow, deception, and the complexities of love. As Elspeth navigates her growing attraction to the highwayman, she must confront the reality of the Nightmare’s influence over her mind. This edition, comprising 421 pages, delves into gothic fantasy elements and explores the balance between light and darkness, making it a compelling read for fans of epic tales and intricate character dynamics.
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‘Thick fog, shifting alliances and clever magic make the perfect backdrop for a sweeping romance – One Dark Window is enthralling from beginning to shocking end’ Hannah Whitten, bestselling author of For the Wolf
ELSPETH NEEDS A MONSTER. THE MONSTER MIGHT BE HER.
An ancient, mercurial spirit is trapped inside Elspeth Spindle’s head – she calls him the Nightmare. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic.
When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, she is thrust into a world of shadow and deception. Together, they embark on a dangerous quest to cure the town of Blunder from the dark magic infecting it. As the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.
For fans of Uprooted and For the Wolf comes a gothic fantasy romance about a maiden who must unleash the monster within to save her kingdom.
Praise for One Dark Window:
‘An enchanting tale with sharp claws and teeth – Gillig’s prose will pull you in and won’t let you sleep. Pulse-pounding, darkly whimsical and aglow with treacherous magic, One Dark Window is everything I love in fantasy and more’ Allison Saft, author of A Far Wilder Magic
‘An evocative tale of romance, mystery and alluring monsters, told in beautifully lush prose’ Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge
‘The steamy romance that emerges between Elspeth and Ravyn delights’ Publishers Weekly
‘A beautifully dark fairy tale of blood, rage and bitter choice, that whisked me away to mist-wreathed woods ripe with romance and menace’ Davinia Evans, author of Notorious Sorcerer
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