Whispers in the Waters

<p><strong>Ladies don't shame their families. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ladies don't confront Otherwordly threats. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ladies certainly don't admit some taint of the fae has touched their souls-unless they wish to find themselves confined to an Institution. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Gently-bred herbalist Jessa Caldwell is trying to be a lady. She conceals her true nature amongst her plants and her sketches-where she can almost shut out the whispers she alone hears. But a threat to her beloved aunt forces her from the comfort of home to a town perilously near an Otherworldly Crossing with its ever-present risk of fae incursions.  </p><p><br></p><p>To protect her aunt and the townsfolk she comes to care for she must uncover the individual responsible for a series of increasingly dangerous attacks-but to find this saboteur will require embracing the part of herself she fears most an act that could cost her dearly. In a world where Vigilists lock up fae-touched mortals Jessa must decide if she's willing to risk exposing her true nature to obtain the truth and protect those she loves.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Whispers in the Waters</em> a gaslamp fantasy novella serves as the prequel to <em>Tattoo of Crimson</em> the first book in the <em>Blood of the Fae</em> series. If you like quick-minded heroines who solve cases with logic and intuition Otherworldly intrigues and beautiful yet deadly fae then you'll love this mystery set in a world of manners and mythical monsters. </p><p><br></p>