I adore a literary tie-in. There are hints of Holmes in one, and a mystery of Shakespearean proportions in the other.

I adore a literary tie-in. There are hints of Holmes in one, and a mystery of Shakespearean proportions in the other.

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Both of these stories uphold the gothic tradition, with sinister underpinnings and oppressed orphans.

The hilltop girl and the dockside boy …

Are you reading Deuce? Chapters are short, so they’re swift as Ulrica’s thrown blades, but they’re also worth their weight in Harrow gold. I hope you’ll consider supporting my writing by “subscribing” to the story. Become a patron at any tier, and you’ll be able to read along. CJ Milbrandt on Patreon >>


