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The VespertineSeries

This series delves into the mysteries of the supernatural at the turn of the 19th century. Follow a young woman as she grapples with prophetic visions and unsettling premonitions that pull her into a vortex of events. The narratives explore themes of fate, free will, and potential guilt as the protagonist tries to understand her powers and their consequences. Is she ready to face whatever the future holds?

The Vespertine
Elementals
Springsweet

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  1. 1

    The Vespertine

    • 296 pages
    • 11 hours of reading
    3.5(3109)Add rating

    It?s the summer of 1889, and Amelia van den Broek is new to Baltimore and eager totake in all the pleasures the city has to offer. But her gaiety is interrupted by disturbing,dreamlike visions she has only at sunset?visions that offer glimpses of the future.Soon, friends and strangers alike call on Amelia to hear her prophecies. But when oneof her darkest visions comes to pass, Amelia?s world is thrown into chaos. And thosearound her begin to wonder if she?s not the seer of dark portents, but the cause.

    The Vespertine
  2. 2

    Springsweet

    • 304 pages
    • 11 hours of reading
    4.2(6)Add rating

    Set in the harsh landscape of West Glory, Oklahoma, the story follows seventeen-year-old Zora Stewart, who discovers her unique ability to sense underground water. As she becomes a "springsweet," guiding settlers in their search for wells, Zora grapples with the weight of her gift and the longing for love in a desolate environment. This journey not only challenges her survival instincts but also opens the possibility for a deeper, more fulfilling life amidst the wildness of the frontier.

    Springsweet
  3. 3

    Elementals

    • 304 pages
    • 11 hours of reading

    Set against the backdrop of 1917, the story follows Kate Witherspoon, a determined aspiring director from a bohemian family, as she navigates the evolving world of motion pictures. Simultaneously, Julian Birch, a resilient midwestern farm boy with a childhood disability from polio, embraces a spirit of adventure inherited from his parents. Their journeys intertwine as they confront societal expectations and personal challenges in a transformative era for art and identity.

    Elementals