Synopses & Reviews
Desire is contagious
A devastating plague has decimated thepopulation, and those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles around them. So what does Araby Worth have to live for? Nights in the Debauchery Club, beautiful dresses, glittery makeup . . . and tantalizing ways to forget it all.
But in the depths of the club, Araby will find more than oblivion. She will find Will, the terribly handsome proprietor of the club, and Elliott, the wickedly smart aristocrat. Both have secrets. Everyone does. And Araby may find not just something to live for, but something to fight for—no matter what it costs her.
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“Haunting and beautiful, disturbing and thoughtful, this is a book youll be thinking about well after the last page is turned.” Melissa Marr, New York Times Bestselling Author of Wicked Lovely
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“Luscious, sultry and lingeringly tragic, this story has my heart. I cant stop thinking about this tale of a broken world held together by corsets and clock gears. Arabys voice stays with me even now, making me wary of the air I breathe.” Lauren Destefano, author of WITHER
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“Bethany Griffins Masque of the Red Death is gorgeous, compelling, and achingly romantic.” Suzanne Young, author of A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL
About the Author
Bethany Griffin has always admired Edgar Allan Poe's short stories. "The Masque of the Red Death," which this novel reimagines, is one of her favorites.
"I've always loved the amazing atmosphere Poe creates," she says. "But -The Masque of the Red Death' is one of his shortest stories. I wanted to know more. I wanted characters and their stories within the context of this devastating plague. And that's where this story originated." Bethany Griffin lives with her family in Kentucky.