Historical Fiction
Wormwood Abbey
2023·200 pages
A Victorian clergyman's daughter finds mythical beasts and family secrets at a crumbling Yorkshire abbey in this cozy gothic fantasy.
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A Victorian clergyman's daughter finds mythical beasts and family secrets at a crumbling Yorkshire abbey in this cozy gothic fantasy.
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As a Victorian clergyman's daughter, Edith Worms has seen everything -- until a mythical salamander tumbles out of the fireplace into her lap. When a letter arrives from estranged relatives, Edith is swept away to a crumbling gothic Abbey in the wilds of Yorkshire. Wormwood Abbey isn't just full of curious beasts and ancient family secrets: there's also a tall, dark, and entirely too handsome neighbour who is strangely reluctant for her to leave. An unexpected bond with her prickly cousin Gwendo...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Mild attraction to a handsome neighbor; no intimate or sexual scenes
Violence & gore
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Dragon bites injure and kill; kidnapping occurs; not graphic
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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Social alcohol consumption by characters
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Christian themes including prayer, church, and clergy family life
Magic & witchcraft
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Dragons, mythical creatures, and magical abilities drive the plot
Occult / demonology
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Tapestries depict serpent worship and human sacrifice
Political content
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Mild Victorian-era gender attitudes and social norms
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Miscarriage mentions, grief, kidnapping, and mild animal harm
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