Romance
The Poisoner
2024·442 pages
A gothic dark romance in Victorian London, where two killers dance a deadly, obsessive waltz.
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A gothic dark romance in Victorian London, where two killers dance a deadly, obsessive waltz.
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"Have you ever wondered how long it would take for a lethal dose of arsenic to kill you?Thirty-five hours, twenty-nine minutes, and fifteen seconds.I should know. I counted myself."Amidst the gaslit alleys and cobblestone streets of Victorian London, two killers find themselves entangled in a waltz they cannot escape.Alina Lis, a botanist and hobbyist poisoner, has a pastime of killing unsavory men in her twisted sense of poetic justice. When she targets the conceited playboy, Silas For...
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Romance & sex
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Explicit sexual scenes, frequent and graphic, including light BDSM elements. Graphic on-page rape and sexual violence; central and controversial.
Violence & gore
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Graphic violence, gore, body horror, and torture; central to the dark tone.
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources.
Substance use
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Frequent drug and alcohol use; addiction themes are present and graphic.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Minor supernatural elements; not central to the plot.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Minor themes of misogyny and sexism in historical setting.
Self-harm / suicide
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Recurring suicidal thoughts mentioned; not depicted on-page.
Abuse & suffering
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Graphic physical, emotional, and domestic abuse; slavery and cruelty depicted. Graphic on-page rape and sexual violence; central and controversial.
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