About the book
\"Part wish-fulfillment fantasy...part gritty whodunit,\"* Splinters of Scarlet is a spellbinding and atmospheric historical fantasy set in nineteenth-century Denmark, where secrets can kill and magic is a deadly gift, for fans of The Gilded Wolves and Pride and Premeditation. (*Kirkus)
“Emily Bain Murphy weaves an exquisite tale of mystery, enchantment and valor. I loved this spellbinding book!” —Rebecca Ross, author of The Queen's Rising
For Marit Olsen, magic is all about strategy: it flows freely through her blood, but every use leaves behind a deadly, ice-like build-up within her veins called the Firn. Marit knows how dangerous it is to let too much Firn build up—after all, it killed her sister—and she has vowed never to use her thread magic. But when Eve, a fellow orphan whom Marit views like a little sister, is adopted by the wealthy Helene Vestergaard, Marit will do anything to stay by Eve’s side. She decides to risk the Firn and uses magic to secure a job as a seamstress in the Vestergaard household.
But Marit has a second, hidden agenda: her father died while working in the Vestergaards’ jewel mines—and it might not have been an accident. The closer Marit gets to the truth about the Vestergaard family, the more she realizes she and everyone she’s come to love are in danger. When she finds herself in the middle of a treacherous deception that goes all the way up to the king of Denmark, magic may be the only thing that can save her—if it doesn’t kill her first.
- A Unique Magic System: Marit’s thread magic is a dangerous gift. Every use leaves behind the Firn, a lethal ice that builds in her veins—the same magic that killed her sister.
- Found Family: When fellow orphan Eve is adopted into a powerful household, Marit will risk everything to stay by her side, posing as a seamstress to keep the only family she has left safe.
- Fantasy Mystery: This atmospheric tale blends magic with a gritty whodunit as Marit infiltrates the Vestergaard family to find the truth about a decade-old tragedy.
- High-Stakes Secrets: The Vestergaards are hiding something about her father's death in their jewel mines, and the closer Marit gets to the truth, the more danger she uncovers.
Editions of Splinters of Scarlet
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780063290884
- EBook
- ISBN 9780358157366
Read an Excerpt
\"Part wish-fulfillment fantasy...part gritty whodunit,\"* Splinters of Scarlet is a spellbinding and atmospheric historical fantasy set in nineteenth-century Denmark, where secrets can kill and magic is a deadly gift, for fans of The Gilded Wolves and Pride and Premeditation. (*Kirkus)
“Emily Bain Murphy weaves an exquisite tale of mystery, enchantment and valor. I loved this spellbinding book!” —Rebecca Ross, author of The Queen's Rising
For Marit Olsen, magic is all about strategy: it flows freely through her blood, but every use leaves behind a deadly, ice-like build-up within her veins called the Firn. Marit knows how dangerous it is to let too much Firn build up—after all, it killed her sister—and she has vowed never to use her thread magic. But when Eve, a fellow orphan whom Marit views like a little sister, is adopted by the wealthy Helene Vestergaard, Marit will do anything to stay by Eve’s side. She decides to risk the Firn and uses magic to secure a job as a seamstress in the Vestergaard household.
But Marit has a second, hidden agenda: her father died while working in the Vestergaards’ jewel mines—and it might not have been an accident. The closer Marit gets to the truth about the Vestergaard family, the more she realizes she and everyone she’s come to love are in danger. When she finds herself in the middle of a treacherous deception that goes all the way up to the king of Denmark, magic may be the only thing that can save her—if it doesn’t kill her first.
- A Unique Magic System: Marit’s thread magic is a dangerous gift. Every use leaves behind the Firn, a lethal ice that builds in her veins—the same magic that killed her sister.
- Found Family: When fellow orphan Eve is adopted into a powerful household, Marit will risk everything to stay by her side, posing as a seamstress to keep the only family she has left safe.
- Fantasy Mystery: This atmospheric tale blends magic with a gritty whodunit as Marit infiltrates the Vestergaard family to find the truth about a decade-old tragedy.
- High-Stakes Secrets: The Vestergaards are hiding something about her father's death in their jewel mines, and the closer Marit gets to the truth, the more danger she uncovers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Splinters of Scarlet about?
\"Part wish-fulfillment fantasy...part gritty whodunit,\"* Splinters of Scarlet is a spellbinding and atmospheric historical fantasy set in nineteenth-century Denmark, where secrets can kill and magic is a deadly gift, for fans of The Gilded Wolves and Pride and Premeditation. (*Kirkus)
“Emily Bain Murphy weaves an exquisite tale of mystery, enchantment and valor. I loved this spellbinding book!” —Rebecca Ross, author of The Queen's Rising
For Marit Olsen, magic is all about strategy: it flows freely through her blood, but every use leaves behind a deadly, ice-like build-up within her veins called the Firn. Marit knows how dangerous it is to let too much Firn build up—after all, it killed her sister—and she has vowed never to use her thread magic. But when Eve, a fellow orphan whom Marit views like a little sister, is adopted by the wealthy Helene Vestergaard, Marit will do anything to stay by Eve’s side. She decides to risk the Firn and uses magic to secure a job as a seamstress in the Vestergaard household.
But Marit has a second, hidden agenda: her father died while working in the Vestergaards’ jewel mines—and it might not have been an accident. The closer Marit gets to the truth about the Vestergaard family, the more she realizes she and everyone she’s come to love are in danger. When she finds herself in the middle of a treacherous deception that goes all the way up to the king of Denmark, magic may be the only thing that can save her—if it doesn’t kill her first.
- A Unique Magic System: Marit’s thread magic is a dangerous gift. Every use leaves behind the Firn, a lethal ice that builds in her veins—the same magic that killed her sister.
- Found Family: When fellow orphan Eve is adopted into a powerful household, Marit will risk everything to stay by her side, posing as a seamstress to keep the only family she has left safe.
- Fantasy Mystery: This atmospheric tale blends magic with a gritty whodunit as Marit infiltrates the Vestergaard family to find the truth about a decade-old tragedy.
- High-Stakes Secrets: The Vestergaards are hiding something about her father's death in their jewel mines, and the closer Marit gets to the truth, the more danger she uncovers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Splinters of Scarlet?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense
Where can I read a sample of Splinters of Scarlet?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063290884
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Splinters of Scarlet?
Emily Bain Murphy
Who is the Publisher of the book Splinters of Scarlet?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Splinters of Scarlet is available as paperback(ISBN 9780063290884) and ebook(ISBN 9780358157366)
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