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The Velvet Shadow
Paperback
RomanceGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
Publisher: Innovatelit Press
Published: Jul 6 2024
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Gabriel Devereaux returns to his family's decaying plantation after the Civil War, burdened by physical and emotional scars. The once-majestic estate, now shrouded in neglect and haunted by dark secrets, mirrors his internal turmoil. Joined by Lila, a healer with a past intertwined with the Devereauxs, and Mara, his determined cousin, Gabriel embarks on a quest to uncover and rectify the sinister rituals that bound restless spirits to their land.
As the trio delves into their ancestors' diaries and hidden chambers, they uncover a legacy of power, greed, and suffering. The plantation's dark history comes to light, revealing the extent of the rituals performed to ensure prosperity at a terrible cost. Driven by guilt and a desire for redemption, Gabriel, Lila, and Mara face numerous challenges, including financial ruin and the complexities of breaking the spirits' bindings.
Through their efforts, they restore parts of the plantation, offering healing services to the local community and rebuilding trust. Together, they confront their family's past, striving to set the spirits free and transform the plantation from a place of darkness to one of hope and healing.
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