“A refreshing take on the classic Bluebeard fairytale.”
– Goodreads reviewer
“The Bloody Key is, in a word, enthralling.”
– Amazon reviewer
“If you’re looking for a creative retelling with a little bit of romance, a bit of murder mystery, and a lot of Gothic vibes, then this one is for you.”
– Goodreads reviewer
Fifteen-year-old Anne tends goats while daydreaming of fairy talesโuntil the day she finds herself in one. When a wealthy nobleman marries her older sister, theyโre both swept off to his castle deep in the woods. Upon entering this world of finery, lush gardens, and nightly balls with dashing suitors, Anne believes her own happily-ever-after is just around the corner. She has almost forgotten the rumors surrounding the estateโtales of the castleโs tragic history and whispers of ghostsโwhen her sister falls mysteriously ill.
To save her, Anne must uncover the shadowy pasts of those who share her new home. Her sisterโs husband refuses to speak of the disappearance of his last wife (or possibly wives), the domineering housekeeper hides her own secrets in a forbidden garden, and the handsome, enigmatic gardener urges Anne to escape the castle and leave her sister behind. There are signs, too, that something dark and supernatural haunts the estate.
If Anne misplaces her trust or fails to discover where the real danger lies, sheโll forfeit her sisterโs lifeโand her own.Told through the diaries and letters of those who live within the castle, this reimagining of the Bluebeard fairy tale is perfect for fans of Crimson Peak, Erin A. Craigโs House of Salt and Sorrows, Lyndall Clipstone’s Lakesedge, or classic Gothic horror.
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