{"product_id":"the-alchemy-of-moonlight-paperback","title":"The Alchemy of Moonlight - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Ferraro\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this queer gothic romance, a young marquis caught between freedom and passion, honor and love will have to unravel a centuries-old curse to find his own happy ending.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrapped in a world of straight expectations, queer marquis Emile longs for independence. So, when his aunt declares he must marry to produce an heir or be disowned, he runs away disguised as a servant until he can come of age and reclaim his inheritance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll Emile needs to do is keep his head down and bide his time, but he quickly stumbles into a mystery beyond his imagination. While working in the service of the intimidating Count Montoni and his family, Emile learns that they suffer from a strange affliction every full moon, which requires full sedation. And when he discovers a mangled corpse on the estate the same night as suspicious family arguments break out, he reports it. But Emile cannot guess what lengths Count Montoni is willing to go to to keep his family's secrets safe. As Emile becomes more entangled in the household and its paranormal origins, his inquiries draw the attention of the handsome doctor, Bram, and the count's charismatic nephew, Henri. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut how can Emile earn the esteem of the earnest doctor, while keeping his own identity and desires a secret? And how can he trust--let alone love--Henri, a man as mercurial as the ever-changing moon? To find the love he deserves and survive the Montoni family, Emile will have to risk his title as well as his life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Ferraro grew up in Minnesota, where he was raised on a steady diet of comic books, horror movies, and YA novels. He graduated with a BA in English and creative writing from St. Cloud State University and currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his partner and a very spoiled tortoise. \u003ci\u003eThe Alchemy of Moonlight\u003c\/i\u003e is his debut novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 8.3 x 5.63 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 03, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755511316768,"sku":"9798890031594","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8df5947b63444518cadb66a345818867_1948130f-96a0-4571-aea5-81280369c6b8.webp?v=1780061057","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-alchemy-of-moonlight-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}