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Un duque ha sido asesinado. El lord de Thorn Grove ha sido incriminado por ello. Y Destino, el hermano escurridizo de Muerte, se ha instalado en una suntuosa finca cercana. Al parecer, está empeñado en buscar venganza desde que, tiempo atrás, Muerte le quitara la vida a la mujer a quien amaba… Y ahora está decidido a quedarse con Signa, cueste lo que cueste. Signa y su prima Blythe están convencidas de que Destino puede salvar a Elijah Hawthorne de la prisión si le abren las puertas de sus vidas.

Blythe Hawthorne has never let anyone tell her what to do—not society, not her overprotective father, and certainly not the man she’s bound herself to, no matter how rude and insufferable he is. In fact, she’s determined to be a thorn in his side for the rest of her days, even as he ensures that her life in his palace is anything but a fairytale. But as Blythe discovers a new side of herself linked to his past, she’ll have to decide if she’s willing to let an unexpected spark ignite…and to discover the truth about who she really is.

Headstrong and passionate, she won't be ruled by society, or by her overprotective father, and certainly not by the man she's bound herself to, no matter how insufferable he is. She's determined to be a thorn in his side for the rest of her days, even as he ensues that her life in his palace is anything but the decadent fairytale she imagined. But as Blythe discovers a new side of herself linked to his past, she'll have to decide if she's willing to let an unexpected spark ignite... and discover the real truth about who she is inside.

Nineteen-year-old Signa Farrow, orphaned as a baby, has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her well-being—and each has met an untimely end. Her last remaining relatives are the Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at the glittering and gloomy estate of Thorn Grove. Thorn Grove’s patriarch, Elijah, mourns his late wife, Lillian, through wild parties and drink, while eldest son Percy grapples for control of the family’s waning reputation and daughter Blythe suffers from the same mysterious illness that killed her mother.

Something strange is happening at Wisteria Gardens, the manor that Blythe and Aris call home. All they want is a peaceful holiday season with their family, but a group of restless spirits is determined to threaten their festivities. With a new mystery to solve, Signa, Death, Blythe, and Fate must uncover what happened to Wisteria’s ghostly inhabitants and help the spirits move on…before it’s too late.

Orphaned as a baby, 19-year-old Signa has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her wellbeing—and each has met an untimely end. Her remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy. Its patriarch mourns his late wife through wild parties, while his son grapples for control of the family's waning reputation and his daughter suffers from a mysterious illness.

Through blood and sacrifice, Amora Montara has conquered a rebellion and taken her rightful place as queen of Visidia. Now, with the islands in turmoil and the people questioning her authority, Amora cannot allow anyone to see her weaknesses. No one can know about the curse in her bloodline. No one can know that she’s lost her magic. No one can know the truth about the boy who holds the missing half of her soul.

A duke has been murdered. The lord of Thorn Grove has been framed. And Fate, the elusive brother of Death, has taken up residence in a sumptuous palace nearby. He's hell-bent on revenge after Death took the life of the woman he loved many years ago...and now he’s determined to have Signa for himself, no matter the cost. Signa and her cousin Blythe are certain that Fate can save Elijah Hawthorne from wrongful imprisonment if the girls will entertain Fate’s presence. But the more time they spend with him, the more frightening their reality becomes.

As princess of the island kingdom Visidia, Amora Montara has spent her entire life training to be High Animancer - the master of souls. The rest of the realm can choose their magic, but for Amora, it’s never been a choice. To secure her place as heir to the throne, she must prove her mastery of the monarchy’s dangerous soul magic. When her demonstration goes awry, Amora is forced to flee. She strikes a deal with Bastian, a mysterious pirate: he’ll help her prove she’s fit to rule, if she’ll help him reclaim his stolen magic.

Huérfana desde que era un bebé, Signa ha crecido con una serie de tutores, cada cual de ellos más interesado en su fortuna que en su bienestar. Y todos han tenido un final prematuro. Los únicos familiares que le quedan son los esquivos Hawthorne, una familia excéntrica que vive en Thorn Grove, una finca tan reluciente como sombría. Su patriarca lamenta la pérdida de su mujer celebrando fiestas salvajes, mientras que su hijo lucha por controlar la reputación de la familia, que está en decadencia, y su hija sufre una enfermedad misteriosa.

Signa and her cousin Blythe are certain that Fate can save Elijah Hawthorne from prison if they will entertain his presence. But the more time the girls spend with Fate, the more frightening their reality becomes as Signa exhibits dramatic new powers that link her to Fate's past. With mysteries and danger around every corner, the cousins must decide if they can trust one another as they navigate their futures in high society, unravel the murders that haunt their family, and play Fate's unexpected games-all with their destinies hanging in the balance.

Rimasta orfana ancora bambina, è stata allevata da una serie di tutori tutti interessati più alla sua ricchezza che al suo bene, e tutti defunti prima di poter mettere le mani sulla sua eredità. Gli unici parenti che le sono rimasti sono gli Hawthornes, un'eccentrica famiglia che vive nella cupa ma ricchissima villa di Thorn Grove. Signa non ci mette molto a scoprire i segreti che gli Hawthornes celano tra le mura della tenuta: mentre il padre piange la defunta moglie organizzando feste sfrenate, il figlio maggiore lotta per mantenere alta la reputazione di una famiglia ormai in declino.

Signa ist vom Tod berührt. Seit ihre Eltern gestorben sind, glauben ihre Verwandten, dass sie verflucht ist. Bis Signa eines Tages von ihrem Cousin in das wunderschöne Herrenhaus Thorn Grove eingeladen wird. Die rauschenden Bälle und eleganten Gäste faszinieren Signa, doch der Glanz verbirgt ein düsteres Geheimnis. Die Tochter des Hauses, Blythe, wurde vergiftet und der Täter steht der Familie näher als vermutet. Als der Tod dann höchstpersönlich erscheint, um Signa bei dem Rätsel zu helfen, weckt er in ihr verbotene Gefühle, die sie in einen dunklen Abgrund reißen könnten.

A differenza del glicine, Blythe ha le spine. E ha tutta l'intenzione di usarle con Aris Dryden. Blythe Hawthorne non ha permesso mai a nessuno di dirle cosa fare, né alle convenzioni, né a suo padre iperprotettivo. E di certo non potrà farlo l'uomo scortese e insopportabile a cui è legata. Anzi, Blythe è determinata a essere una spina nel suo fianco, dato che anche lui sta facendo di tutto per renderle la vita tutt'altro che una favola.

Eine Winteridylle mit dunklen Schatten ... Blythe und Aris sehnen sich nach ruhigen Feiertagen in ihrem Zuhause, dem mysteriösen Herrenhaus Wisteria Gardens, doch eine unheimliche Präsenz macht ihnen einen Strich durch die Rechnung. Rastlose Geister flüstern durch die alten Mauern, und ihre ruhelosen Seelen verbergen ein Geheimnis, das Blythe und Aris in tödliche Gefahr bringen könnte. Gemeinsam mit Signa und dem Tod müssen sie die Vergangenheit enträtseln, bevor das Fest der Liebe zur größten Bedrohung wird.

Through blood and sacrifice, Amora Montara has conquered a rebellion and taken her rightful place as queen of Visidia. Now, with the islands in turmoil and the people questioning her authority, Amora cannot allow anyone to see her weaknesses. No one can know about the curse in her bloodline. No one can know that she’s lost her magic. No one can know the truth about the boy who holds the missing half of her soul.

Tod und Leben, Liebe und Schicksal finden ihren fulminanten Höhepunkt ... Seit das Schicksal in Signas und Blythes Leben getreten ist, hat sich die Welt der beiden unwiderruflich verändert. Während Signa um ihre Beziehung mit dem Tod kämpft, muss Blythe mit ihren neuen Fähigkeiten fertigwerden. Das Geheimnis um ihre wahre Identität lässt sie nicht ruhen. Ebenso wenig wie der Pakt, den sie mit dem Schicksal geschlossen hat. Der mysteriöse Mann lässt ihr Herz höherschlagen, doch kann sie ihm wirklich vertrauen?

As princess of the island kingdom Visidia, Amora Montara has spent her entire life training to be High Animancer - the master of souls. The rest of the realm can choose their magic, but for Amora, it's never been a choice. To secure her place as heir to the throne, she must prove her mastery of the monarchy's dangerous soul magic. When her demonstration goes awry, Amora is forced to flee. She strikes a deal with Bastian, a mysterious pirate: He will help her prove she's fit to rule, if she will help him reclaim his stolen magic.

Something strange is happening at Wisteria Gardens, the magical manor that Blythe and Aris call home. All they want is a peaceful holiday season with their family, but a group of restless spirits is determined to threaten their festivities. With a new mystery to solve, Signa, Death, Blythe, and Fate must uncover what happened to Wisteria's ghostly inhabitants and help the spirits move on before it's too late.

Seit der Tod Signa verlassen hat, ist sie am Boden zerstört. Doch schon betritt sein Bruder, das Schicksal, die Bühne. Da der Tod ihm seine Geliebte genommen hat, ist er auf Rache aus und spinnt Signa in ein gefährliches Netz aus Lügen und Intrigen ein. Als ihr Onkel Elijah für einen Mord angeklagt wird, den er nicht begangen hat, müssen sich die drei zusammentun, um die Familie zu retten. Und Signa muss sich darüber klar werden, wo ihre Gefühle und Loyalitäten liegen.