This series plunges into a world of magic and intrigue set against the backdrop of Victorian England. Follow the journey of a young woman who discovers her extraordinary abilities and becomes part of an elite order of sorcerers. She faces not only battles against ancient demons threatening humanity but also complex relationships and betrayals among her peers. It's a thrilling tale of courage, power, and finding one's place in the world.
"When her unusual powers mark her as the one destined to lead the war against the seven Ancients, Henrietta trains to become the first female sorcerer in centuries--though the true nature of her ability threatens to be revealed"-- Provided by publisher
Even though she is not the chosen one--the sorcerer destined to defeat all seven Ancient demons terrorizing humanity in Victorian England--Henrietta Howel battles alongside the sorcerers in the war against the demons, journeying to find mystical weapons, gather allies, and uncover secrets about herself and her enemies.
Henrietta nervously awaits her marriage to Blackwood, but when the ritual to become his bride reveals a dark secret, she realizes that Sorrow-Fell is not a safe haven. Convincing the sorcerers of this is not easy. So with Maria, the true chosen one, and Magnus, the young man who stole her heart, at her side, Henrietta plots a journey straight into the enemy's lair. Some will live. Some will die.