Mysteries of Thorn Manor

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Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn. Now that their demon companion Silas has returned, so has scrutiny from nosy reporters hungry for gossip about the city’s most powerful sorcerer and the librarian who stole his heart. But something strange is afoot at Thorn Manor: the estate’s wards, which are meant to keep their home safe, are acting up and forcibly trapping the Manor's occupants inside. Surely it must be a coincidence that this happened just as Nathaniel and Elisabeth started getting closer to one another… Rogue magical wards trap Elisabeth Scrivener and her companions inside Thorn Manor in this novella that revisits the world of Sorcery of Thorns (2019).

It was so fun being able to revisit Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and Silas. I adored these characters, and to see how they are doing after what happened in Sorcery of Thorns is fantastic. Nathaniel is healing, Silas is acting strangely, and Elisabeth is adjusting to her new normal. Their relationships are growing and changing, and they have formed this unique family unit and unbreakable bond. Oh, and Mercy has come to work for Nathaniel! She had a small but important role in Sorcery of Thorns, and I was curious about what happened to her. I love that she has a bigger role in this book, and her personality really shines. She would battle villains, demons, monsters to keep him safe. If she could, she would even battle his memories.” Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn. Now that their demon companion Silas has returned, so has scrutiny from nosy reporters hungry for gossip about the city's most powerful sorcerer and the librarian who stole his heart. But something strange is afoot at Thorn Manor: the estate's wards, which are meant to keep their home safe, are acting up and forcibly trapping the Manor'' occupants inside. Surely it must be a coincidence that this happened just as Nathaniel and Elisabeth started getting closer to one another... Content warnings for: minor comedic violence, brief mentions of violence and death from the previous book She took one of the pillows and placed it firmly between them, which made Nathaniel laugh. He snapped his fingers, and the hangings slid free from their ties to close with a quiet swish around the bed, shutting them out from the world.Silas glanced at her from beneath his lashes. “I’m afraid he was one of the worst of all. He left fingerprints on the silver.” Nathaniel only frowned. Then another reporter shouted, “Is this likely to impact your preparations for the Midwinter Ball next w—” Sometimes it was painful just to look at him; his beauty slipped a knife between her ribs in a thrust of hopeless yearning.” Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn. Now that their demon companion Silas has returned, so has scrutiny from nosy reporters hungry for gossip about the city's most powerful sorcerer and the librarian who stole his heart. But something strange is afoot at Thorn Manor: the estate's wards, which are meant to keep their home safe, are acting up and forcibly trapping the Manor's occupants inside. Surely it must be a coincidence that this happened just as Nathaniel and Elisabeth started getting closer to one another...

With no access to the outside world, Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and Silas – along with their new maid Mercy – will have to work together to discover the source of the magic behind the malfunctioning wards before they’re due to host the city’s Midwinter Ball. Not an easy task when the house is filled with unexpected secrets, and all Elisabeth can think about is kissing Nathaniel in peace. But when it becomes clear that the house, influenced by the magic of Nathaniel’s ancestors, requires a price for its obedience, Elisabeth and Nathaniel will have to lean on their connection like never before to set things right. Welcome to a cosy, heartwarming novella whose premise echoes the enforced isolation that everyone who has been through the pandemic will be familiar with, but in a fantastical context far removed from its inspiration and with low-stakes drama that never makes you fear true harm will come to our heroes. The author’s intention was to write a comforting slice-of-life story to catch us up with Elisabeth and her companions when they’re going about life as normal without being under the threat of imminent death or forced to thwart a catastrophic plot against the kingdom. Of course, there must be a little conflict for the protagonists to resolve, which comes in the form of malfunctioning wards magically trapping the residents of Thorn Manor indoors and preventing them from leaving with animated topiaries and a forceful magical gale to keep them imprisoned. This is a bothersome predicament, but you get the sense it’s just another Tuesday from the mild irritation and resigned determination displayed by the main characters.I loved being able to return to thorn manor and see how the main characters are fairing and to see Nathaniel and Elizabeth’s relationship blossom. Also so glad that Silas has returned safe, and mostly sound. Indeed,” said Silas ambiguously. “In that case, master, I recommend that we retire for the evening, and discuss this more tomorrow.” In the search for that, we also end up with so many new questions that I hope more than anything we're going to get an answer for. Do you hear me Margaret Rogerson?! With no access to the outside world, Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and Silas - along with their new maid Mercy - will have to work together to discover the source of the magic behind the malfunctioning wards before they're due to host the city's Midwinter Ball. Not an easy task when the house is filled with unexpected secrets, and all Elisabeth can think about is kissing Nathaniel in peace. But when it becomes clear that the house, influenced by the magic of Nathaniel's ancestors, requires a price for its obedience, Elisabeth and Nathaniel will have to lean on their connection like never before to set things right. The main plot of this novella is the manor effectively coming to life and trapping the four occupants inside until they can figure out how to make the manor calm down. This led to many humourous moments, some action, and some exploration into the history of both the Thorn family and the manor itself. I really enjoyed learning more about the magic and history of magic in this world! There’s also plenty of romantic moments, which may or may not have a connection to the magic keeping them trapped.

Even though she knew this was a ridiculous thing to think, she felt as though kissing were something they had discovered—a marvelous secret that only they knew, and were inventing as they went along. In this delightful sequel novella to the New York Times bestselling Sorcery of Thorns, Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and Silas must unravel the magical trap keeping them inside Thorn Manor in time for their Midwinter Ball!A bewitching gem . . . I absolutely loved every moment of this story' – Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series In this sequel novella to the New York Times bestselling Sorcery of Thorns, Elisabeth, Nathaniel, and Silas must unravel the spell trapping them inside Thorn Manor in time for the Midwinter Ball! We are so thrilled to present to you… the ‘Mysteries of Thorn Manor’ Exclusive Edition, brought to you in collaboration with @simonkidsuk and @margaret_rogerson!