Pricked by Thorns

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All wealthy men are in want of a wife, and a mad woman seeks escape. Catherine vowed never to return to the asylum where her parents confined her for seeing ghosts and fae. Despite years of treatment, the spirits still haunt her, and the fae continue to taunt. Having learned to impersonate sanity, she is determined to stay free, even if it means tricking a man into marrying her. With her family's debt looming, Catherine's mother insists she marry, and Lord Thornton appears to be the ideal choice—a charming and wealthy bachelor. However, Catherine knows that appearances can be deceiving, and a charismatic facade may hide dark intentions. Time is against her, as creditors threaten their stability, leaving her with little choice: marry or face the asylum again. When a ghost ominously predicts danger regarding Lord Thornton, Catherine's sanity and her wedding plans are called into question. Though Elk Grove taught her that ghosts aren't real, she must confront the warning when her life is at stake. Now, she faces a critical decision: defy her parents and risk being locked away forever or gamble with her life by marrying Lord Thornton. This romantic gothic fantasy prequel will enchant fans of Carnival Row and Jane Eyre.