The Gentleman and His Vowsmith
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About The Book
A young lord, his future bride, and his former lover become unlikely allies to survive a deadly mystery in this spine-tingling historical fantasy of magic, murder, and steamy encounters.
Lord Nicholas Monterris is trapped. The only heir to a declining dukedom, Nic is destined for a marriage of convenience. What he doesn’t expect is for his bride to be Lady Leaf Serral, daughter of his father’s hated rival.
Tradition dictates the families are confined together while the marriage contract is crafted, which should be the worst part. Until Nic learns the Serrals’ head negotiator is master vowsmith Dashiell sa Vare—beautiful, perfect Dashiell sa Vare—an old flame he has neither forgiven nor forgotten. Nic’s only defense is false smiles and too much wine.
When a dead body turns up, tension within the castle thickens. The first death is brushed off as an unfortunate accident, but a second reveals something sinister is unfolding at Monterris Court. As accusations fly and long-buried secrets surface, Nic must work with his former lover and his future bride to uncover a devious mastermind before they claim another victim.
“One part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery, and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts!” —Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics
About The Author
Rebecca Ide is the pen name of Devin Madson, the Aurealis Award–winning author of In Shadows We Fall, as well as The Reborn series and The Shattered Kingdom series. Having given up on reality she is now a dual-wielding rogue with a lot of points sunk into stealth and lock picking skills.
Product Details
- Publisher: S&S/Saga Press (April 15, 2025)
- Length: 464 pages
- ISBN13: 9781668070932
Raves and Reviews
“A delectable read, brimming with mystery and filled with the tensions of past love.”
– C.S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise
“This sparkling queer Regency-era romantasy…offers an entertaining blend of magic and mystery.”
– Publishers Weekly
“An utterly charming read that feels as though someone took a magic wand to your game of Clue. The Gentleman and His Vowsmith is one part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery, and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts!"
– Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics
"This is queer fantasy utopia."
– Bay Area Reporter
“A deliciously queer murder mystery romance with gleaming prose and an intriguing magic system.”
– Emma Sterner-Radley, author of Snowblooded
“The Gentleman and His Vowsmith grabbed me from the first page and kept me hooked with flawless spooky gothic vibes, wonderful characters, delightfully messy relationships, buried family secrets, and a compelling murder mystery. I loved it to the last page!”
– Melissa Caruso, author of The Last Hour Between Worlds
"A beautifully written story that brings to its regency setting a full and fantastic tale of compelling characters and exquisite prose."
– The Fantasy Hive
"[A] perfect choice for readers who enjoy gothic settings, locked-room mysteries, and queer historical romance."
– Library Journal
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