The Bone Flower

In Victorian London, Edward Monteith attends a seance and falls in love with a Romani girl, facing social consequences and a haunting past. The Bone Flower is a gothic novel about guilt, betrayal, and the boundary between the living and the dead.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2022
Publisher: Gallic Books

A hauntingly atmospheric novel, perfect for fans of Susan Hill and Andrew Michael Hurley, Jenny Offill's The Bone Flower is a tale that will leave readers spellbound.

In the heart of Victorian London, on a chilly November evening, Edward Monteith, a wealthy but restless gentleman, finds himself drawn to the local gentlemen's club, where he indulges in tales of supernatural encounters and philosophical musings on life after death. His insatiable curiosity leads him to a seance, where he falls under the spell of a captivating flower seller, a Romani woman named Lily. However, Victorian society views such relationships with disdain, and when Edward's family threatens to disown him for his love, he is forced to make a decision that will have horrifying consequences.

Two years later, Edward finds himself married and eagerly awaiting the birth of his first child in a picturesque house adorned with orange blossom trees. But the ghosts of his past refuse to be forgotten, and the line between the living and the dead begins to blur.

The Bone Flower is a profoundly human story that explores themes of guilt, betrayal, and the harsh realities of social expectations. It is a dark, uncanny love story that will captivate fans of Edward Carey and Essie Fox, offering a chilling and unforgettable experience.

Dimension: 215 x 134 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913547271