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! 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... 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.
