The House of the Stone
In The Jewel, we followed Violet in her servitude under the Duchess of the Lake. Now we'll hear Raven's story and her time as a surrogate for the Countess of the Stone in this digital novella from Amy Ewing.
When Raven is bought at the Auction, she knows immediately that things will not go well. And when she arrives at the Countess's palace, Raven quickly discovers that the Countess is much less interested in having a baby than experimenting with Raven's mind and body. Raven can only hope for an escape… and to see Violet again, all the while reminding herself that she is Raven Stirling, and she does matter.
About the Lone City Series
Books in series order
- 1.The Jewel(2014)
- 2.The White Rose(2015)
- 3.The Black Key(2016)
- +A Lone City Novella: Garnet's Story(2016)
- +Lucien's Story(2022)
- +The House of the Stone(2015)
Reading age: 14+ years
This series should be read in order.
A darkly riveting tale filled with twists and turns, where all that glitters may not be gold.
The Jewel means wealth, the Jewel means beauty – but for Violet, the Jewel means servitude. Born and raised in the Marsh, Violet finds herself living in the Jewel as a servant at the estate of the Duchess of the Lake. Addressed only by her number – #197 – Violet is quickly thrown into the royal way of life. But behind its opulent and glittering facade, the Jewel hides its cruel and brutal truth, filled with violence, manipulation, and death.
Violet must accept the ugly realities of her life... all while trying to stay alive. But before she can accept her fate, Violet meets a handsome boy who is also under the Duchess's control, and a forbidden love erupts. Their illicit affair has consequences, which will cost them both more than they could have imagined. Toeing the line between being calculating and rebellious, Violet must decide what, and who, she is willing to risk for her own freedom.
This series is perfect for fans of The Selection and Red Queen.