Description

When Clifton Cleeve encounters the mysterious yet captivating Aline Cloud one fateful night, he quickly becomes enthralled by her beauty and charm. But sinister events hint at dark, perhaps supernatural secrets. Objects mysteriously turn to ashes in Aline’s presence, and she warns Clifton not to pursue her, lest she bring ruin upon him. Intrigue deepens when Clifton discovers a close friend was mysteriously murdered shortly after meeting with this alluring stranger.

Despite everything, Clifton finds himself unable to resist her spell. His pursuit of a relationship with her draws him into the shadowy underworld of a secret cult in London whose profane and disturbing religious rites could expose truths about the enigmatic beauty to Clifton—truths more startling than he could have ever imagined!