This series plunges readers into Victorian London, where a spirited young heiress and secret author of macabre tales uncovers dark secrets. Driven by her adventurous spirit, she finds herself embroiled in thrilling escapades that lead her through the era's grimmest corners. The narratives are crafted with a cinematic, fast-paced style, ensuring a gripping reading experience. It's a compelling blend of historical intrigue, suspense, and youthful courage for those seeking pulse-pounding adventure.
Penelope Tredwell is the feisty thirteen-year-old orphan heiress of the bestselling magazine, The Penny Dreadful. Her masterly tales of the macabre are gripping Victorian Britain. One day, a letter she receives from the governor of the notorious Bedlam madhouse plunges her into an adventure more terrifying than anything she has ever imagined
A mysterious filmmaker approaches The Penny Dreadful with a proposal to turn Montgomery Flinch's sinister stories into motion pictures. Filming begins but is plagued by a series of strange and frightening events. Can Penny uncover the filmmaker's dark secret before it's too late?