Set in an alternate Victorian England where magic is real and regulated by a strict hierarchy, the story follows Elsie Camden, an unregistered spellbreaker who uses her rare ability to break spells for the good of the common people. Living a double life, she works secretly for an underground organization while posing as a simple assistant to a stone mason. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters Bacchus Kelsey, a powerful spellmaker who discovers her secret. As they form an uneasy alliance to solve a series of mysterious murders linked to the magical elite, Elsie must navigate the dangerous world of magic, deception, and her own hidden past.
Charlie N. Holmberg is an award-winning, best-selling, and internationally published author of fantasy and romantic fiction. She was raised a Trekkie alongside three sisters, who also have boy names. She is a BYU alumna, plays the ukulele, owns too many pairs of glasses, and finally adopted a dog. She currently lives with her family in Utah. Visit her at www.charlienholmberg.com.
