Overview

This yearning, gothic slow-burn fantasy romance follows a young woman haunted by the ghosts of her past and the Saint of Silence who promises her greatest desire in return for her darkest secret. . . . This gorgeous hardcover edition features an illustrated book case designed to simulate a leatherbound tome, as well as designed full-color endpapers and a deluxe jacket with foil. Leena didn’t believe in monsters until she saw Weavingshaw. The Saint of Silence trades coins for every sordid divulgence uttered to him. The darker the secret, the higher the price. Leena has a secret, one that has haunted her since she was seventeen—she can see the dead. When her brother falls ill, she knows what she must do: seek the Saint. But Leena’s secret is more valuable to him that she could have imagined. To save her brother, she must make a deal with him to find the ghost he’s been searching for. All paths lead to Weavingshaw, a cursed estate on the moors. As Leena grows closer to the Saint, and is plunged into his world of danger, deceit, and desire, she learns that he is hiding his own secrets—ones that have the power to destroy them all. Three years ago, Leena Al-Sayer awoke with a terrible power. She can see the dead. Since then, she has hidden herself away from the world, knowing that if she ever reveals her curse she will be locked up in an asylum. When her beloved brother, Rami, falls fatally ill, Leena is faced with a terrible choice: Let him die or buy the expensive medicine that will save his life by bartering the only valuable thing she has—her secret. The Saint of Silence, a ruthless merchant who trades in confessions and is shrouded in unearthly rumors of cruelty and power, accepts her bargain, for a deadly price. Leena must find the ghost of Percival Avon, the last lord of Weavingshaw—or lose her freedom to the Saint forever. As Leena’s search takes her and the Saint to Weavingshaw, she finds the estate and the surrounding moors to be living things—hungry for blood and sacrifice. Fighting against Weavingshaw’s might, Leena must also fight her growing pull toward the enigmatic Saint himself, whose connection to Percival Avon remains a mystery. As the house begins to entomb them, time is running out on their desperate hunt for answers. For Leena has come to see that here in Weavingshaw, the dead are not hushed—and some secrets are better left buried with them.

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“One part sumptuous Gothic mystery, another part all the yearning and coy wordplay of a Jane Austen novel . . . I adored every minute of Weavingshaw.”—Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi “A searing, revolutionary gothic masterpiece with an exquisite slow burn romance, Weavingshaw will haunt you long after the last page. It’s a stunning, shadow-drenched debut.”—Nadia El-Fassi, author of Best Hex Ever “Intense, intriguing and impossible to put down, Weavingshaw is a truly gorgeous gothic fantasy steeped in atmosphere and filled with yearning.”—Ellis Hunter, author of Blood Bound “A twisty gothic oozing with angst that will have you turning the next page—but never guessing what’s next. With sharp haunted heroines and morally grey saints, Weavingshaw unfurls its shadows to examine how secrets are currency—and shields around your heart. I needed the next book yesterday!”—Katie Wu, author of Madder Lake

“One part sumptuous Gothic mystery, another part all the yearning and coy wordplay of a Jane Austen novel . . . I adored every minute of Weavingshaw.”—Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

“One part sumptuous Gothic mystery, another part all the yearning and coy wordplay of a Jane Austen novel. I adored every minute of Weavingshaw.”—Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

“One part sumptuous Gothic mystery, another part all the yearning and coy wordplay of a Jane Austen novel . . . I adored every minute of Weavingshaw.”—Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi “A searing, revolutionary gothic masterpiece with an exquisite slow burn romance, Weavingshaw will haunt you long after the last page. It’s a stunning, shadow-drenched debut.”—Nadia El-Fassi, author of Best Hex Ever “Along with the story’s lush atmosphere and slow-burning romance, Al-Wasity’s engaging gothic tale highlights the struggle for acceptance and freedom.”—The Washington Post “Intense, intriguing, and impossible to put down, Weavingshaw is a truly gorgeous gothic fantasy steeped in atmosphere and filled with yearning.”—Ellis Hunter, author of Blood Bound “A twisty gothic oozing with angst that will have you turning the next page—but never guessing what’s next . . . With sharp haunted heroines and morally grey saints, Weavingshaw unfurls its shadows to examine how secrets are currency—and shields around your heart. I needed the next book yesterday!”—Katie Wu, author of Madder Lake “Al-Wasity skillfully imbues her Victorian fantasy world with recognizable modern issues such as the rights of refugees and the inequality between the rich and poor. . . . Al-Wasity’s assured writing, energetic pacing, and creative twists are sure to keep readers captivated.”—Library Journal “A highly promising debut . . . The details of Leena’s cultural heritage and refugee community are well-drawn and fascinating. . . . Captivating characters, unexpected romance, and a devastating cliffhanger ending will leave readers eager for more.”—Publishers Weekly

Author Information

Heba Al-Wasity was inspired to write by her own experiences of being born an Iraqi refugee in Libya, growing up in Canada, and attending medical school in the UK. She has worked in emergency care and most recently in primary care, gaining firsthand insight into the ways that poverty and deprivation can lead to social inequalities. She currently lives with her husband near Manchester, England, just close enough to the moors to set her imagination alight.

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