Effy Sayre has forever embraced the enchantment of fairy tales, haunted by visions of the Fairy King since her childhood—a circumstance she had no control over. Her solace lies in a worn copy of “Angharad,” Emrys Myrddin’s epic tale about a mortal girl who falls in love with the Fairy King only to ultimately destroy him. This cherished book is Effy’s lifeline, providing the buoyancy she needs to navigate her existence. When Myrddin’s family announces a competition to revamp the late author’s estate, Effy is convinced that this opportunity is her destiny.
However, the dilapidated Hiraeth Manor proves to be an insurmountable challenge, and its inhabitants are anything but welcoming. Enter Preston Héloury, a determined young literature scholar with a penchant for skepticism, committed to exposing Myrddin as a fraud. As Effy and Preston, as rivals, piece together clues about Myrddin’s legacy, both mortal and magical dark forces conspire against them. The pursuit of truth may lead them down a treacherous path, risking ruin for both in its wake.
