Shadows of Perl

Unleash the darkness. Embrace your fate.

Quell Marionne''s Rite of Induction to House Marionne sent shockwaves through the magical world, unearthing secrets and her own deadly power. With nowhere to go, she is on the run for her life and finds refuge with the mysterious Beaulah Perl, who promises sanctuary. For a price.

Jordan, an assassin, has been, charged with locating the elusive Sphere, the source of all magic. But when his brotherhood reveals its sordid intentions and he uncovers the deadly ambitions of Beulah, he must make a choice--partner with Quell. Or kill her.

With broken hearts and ancient secrets, Dungeon of Shadows reveals that some that are worse than death.

PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE SERIES

''The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams!'' Ali Hazelwood

''Perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places'' Stephanie Garber

''House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go'' Alex Aster

''An elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem'' Sabaa Tahir

''Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere'' Kerri Maniscalco

Auteur
J. Elle is the New York Times, and indie, bestselling and award-winning author of multiple books including Against The Tide, an original prequel tie-in to The Little Mermaid live action film. Her debut duology, Wings of Ebony, dubbed "an incredible debut" by NPR and best fantasy book by POPSUGAR, was a 2022 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth and Teens, an Amazon Editor's pick for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, and a Barnes and Noble YA Book Club Pick. The former educator credits her nomadic lifestyle and humble inner-city beginnings as inspiration for her novels. When she's not writing, Elle can be found on the hunt for desserts without chocolate, drowning herself in regency romance reads and shows, and looking for any excuse to wear a tiara.

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