Three sisters join the hunt for a stolen magical artefact in the start of this Gilded Age fantasy duology. Perfect for fans of heists, skullduggery and stolen kisses, and authors such as Nghi Vo and M. A. Carrick. Ottilie Rushforth hides from the mighty Sorcerer’s Guild as secretary to a has-been detective. She is Entwined – threads of magic run beneath her skin, and the Guild would trap her in service. But Ottilie has a plan to escape the Guild forever with her estranged fiancé, the enigmatic poet, soldier and smuggler Lewis Illing. All she must do is track down a mysterious artefact, claim the bounty, and leave the city forever. But Ottilie's sisters – Pretoria, a quick-witted sorceress and thief recently emerged from exile, and Madge, a guild mage to the core, appear to make equally unwelcome offers. A new life at the cost of everything she has ever wanted, or prestige and safety in a gilded cage. With her life on the line, Ottilie must track down the artifact in a city torn apart by prejudice and violence, and choose between the two sides of herself – the fugitive and the Entwined. "Intriguing, heartfelt world-building" Caitlin Rozakis, New York Times -bestselling author of Dreadful "Fans of H.M. Long will find everything they adore here - characters you root for; unique and gorgeous magic with the perfect dose of darkness; a cinematic sense of place; ambitious, breathless action. Add Gilded Age fashion, sword fights, rebellion and romance, and Entwined is a fantasy adventure as engrossing as any in the canon. I emerged from reading this in a breathless daze, desperate for the sequel!" Hannah Mathewson, author of Witherward "Ottilie's search for salvation becomes a battle between safety, love, and the dangerous truth of who she truly is. Perfect for readers of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros, this spellbinding romantic fantasy brims with rebellion, sisterhood, and the perilous cost of freedom." Kathleen Kaufman, author of The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey PRAISE FOR DARK WATER DAUGHTER “A wonderful adventure! Dark Water Daughter swept me to the high seas with its captivating story, rich original lore, fascinating characters, and slow-burn romance. Immersive from start till end, this is a hard one to put down.” Sue Lynn Tan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess "Intricately crafted, stunningly unique, and so vivid you can almost taste the frigid air of the Winter Sea, Dark Water Daughter is my favorite H.M. Long book yet." Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart “Dark Water Daughter is a unique and breath-taking slice of high seas fantasy – H. M. Long gives us deliciously complex characters to root for and a world full of surprises. I didn’t know I needed these fantasy pirates and their freezing ocean until they sailed into my life. Enormous fun!" Jen Williams, award-winning author of the Winnowing Flame trilogy “Dark Water Daughter is a compelling, propulsive adventure that serves as a spectacular start to Long’s new series. The vast world and intriguing lore are complex in a way that feels effortless; it might just be Long’s best work yet. I was utterly engrossed." M.K. Lobb, author of Seven Faceless Saints "Everything you could want in a fantasy novel" Richard Swan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Justice of Kings "Long opens up a gripping, wildly original universe packed to the brim with wonder: sentient figureheads, songs that harness the wind, and a cast of rogues, villains, and exiles in pursuit of freedom—sometimes with terrible cost. Every twist left me surprised and enthralled. Fantasy readers, come aboard and enjoy the ride." Allison Epstein, author of A Tip for the Hangman “Dark Water Daughter is excellent. Fresh fantasy grounded in seafaring lore and the golden age of piracy - a fantastical 17th century-esque epic adventure. I can’t wait for more.” Christopher Irvin, author of Ragged "H.M. Long's Dark Water Daughter is a deftly executed and highly entertaining combination of high seas adventure and flintlock fantasy, enriched by a duo of engaging leads and an original take on magic. A tale that deserves to rank alongside RJ Barker's The Bone Ships and Robin Hobb's The Liveship Traders in the top rank of maritime fantasy." Anthony Ryan, author of Blood Song, The Wolf’s Call and more "Outstanding naval fantasy; Robin Hobb meets Master and Commander." Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones "Dark Water Daughter is a ripsnorting, swashbuckling storm of a book. I adored the salty, wintery world (the Age of Sail with a magical twist!) and its folklore: shipboard weather witches, mysterious mages and sentient, ghostly figureheads. I plunged head first into this story and didn’t come up for air until the very end." Kell Woods, author of After the Forest "Flintlock fantasy at its best! If you're a Pirates of the Caribbean fan looking for a fresh take that still scratches the itch, Dark