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One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

The Shepherd King · Book 1 of 2 · Continues in Two Twisted Crowns

Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her.

An ancient and mercurial spirit lives inside Elspeth Spindle's mind. She calls him the Nightmare. He protects her and keeps her secrets, but magic never comes without a price.

When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman, she is drawn into a dangerous quest to free Blunder from the dark magic infecting it.

As attraction grows amid fog, deception and shifting alliances, Elspeth faces the truth she fears most: the Nightmare is slowly taking control, and she may not be able to stop him.

A million-copy gothic fantasy bestseller with more than 100,000 five-star ratings, One Dark Window blends treacherous magic, possession, dark fairy-tale atmosphere and slow-burning romance.

"Thick fog, shifting alliances and clever magic make the perfect backdrop for a sweeping romance - enthralling from beginning to shocking end." - Hannah Whitten

"Pulse-pounding, darkly whimsical and aglow with treacherous magic - everything I love in fantasy and more." - Allison Saft

"A beautifully dark fairy tale of blood, rage and bitter choice." - Davinia Evans

📚 FORMAT & DETAILS

Format: Softback
Pages: 432
Genre: Gothic Fantasy / Romantasy
Series: The Shepherd King, Book 1 of 2
Next book: Two Twisted Crowns
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 29 September 2022
Language: English
Recommended age: 16+

Tropes & themes: Slow burn • Ancient spirit • Monster romance • Dark magic • Possession • Mist-wreathed world • Shifting alliances

⚠️ Content notes: Dark magic • Gothic themes • Possession themes • Violence • Slow-burn romance • Morally grey characters