The New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth brings to life a highly romantic; Gothic-infused world of wealth; desire; and betrayal. ? Orphaned as a baby; nineteen-year-old Signa has been raised by a string of guardians; each more interested in her wealth than her well-being—and each has met an untimely end. Her remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes; an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove; an estate both glittering and gloomy. Its patriarch mourns his late wife through wild parties; while his son grapples for control of the family’s waning reputation and his daughter suffers from a mysterious illness. But when their mother’s restless spirit appears claiming she was poisoned; Signa realizes that the family she depends on could be in grave danger and enlists the help of a surly stable boy to hunt down the killer. However; Signa’s best chance of uncovering the murderer is an alliance with Death himself; a fascinating; dangerous shadow who has never been far from her side. Though he’s made her life a living hell; Death shows Signa that their growing connection may be more powerful—and more irresistible—than she ever dared imagine.