Call of Cthulhu: Secrets & Sacrifices

De: Cath Lauria

Narrado por: Moira Quirk

Explore a new world of monsters and manners in this darkly captivating regency romance with an eldritch twist from renowned roleplaying game, Call of Cthulhu.

When Cassandra Wright’s father was accused of murder her whole life fell apart, leaving her with no prospects, no money, and a broken engagement. But Cassandra always suspected foul play.

Five years later, she’s determined to discover the truth. With her childhood friend Thomas reluctantly acting as her new husband-to-be, Cassie must talk her way into the home of her former fiancé, who she’s convinced knows more than he ever let on.

Once inside she’ll have to navigate the pitfalls of polite society while attempting to dig deep into her father’s life. There are dark, twisted secrets lurking in the shadows, and Cassie must unravel them before they can consume her.

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Regency Cthulhu where quaint meets eldritch.

Lovely story that has enough horror to satisfy long time Call of Cthulhu fans. The plot is fairly straightforward, but with nice surprises and more hope than other weird tales. The romance is sweet. The wicked are gruesome. An enjoyable read for those who want a little extra spooky in their regency literature.

Manners and Monsters

I think it’s genius to combine Lovecraft’s dark gods and monstrosities with Jane Austen’s English manners and sensibilities. This book serves as a great introduction for romance readers who want to dip their toes into darker fiction, but also works in the reverse for horror readers who want to get a taste of historical romance.
The hinting of greater things happening in the background due to the Napoleonic wars is ripe with possibilities, and I hope we see more books taking advantage of this setting!