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Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil.
A captivating, genre-defying tale of immortality, desire, revenge, and the endless hunger that connects three women across centuries.
A 2026 Audie Awards finalist for Best Fantasy
From #1 New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab, the acclaimed writer of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, comes an unforgettable novel that explores the boundaries between life and death, love and loss, and the choices that define us.
This is a story about hunger.
1532 — Santo Domingo de la Calzada
María has always known the world sees her as something to be possessed—a prize to be claimed or a piece in someone else’s game. Fierce, clever, and determined to escape the limits placed upon her, she dreams of a life beyond the one she was born into. When a mysterious stranger offers her a chance at a different future, María makes a choice that will change everything. She promises herself she will never regret it.
This is a story about love.
1827 — London
Charlotte’s sheltered life on her family’s estate comes undone after a forbidden moment forces her into a new world. Sent away to London, she finds unexpected freedom through a captivating widow whose invitation offers the possibility of a life she never imagined. But every dream has a cost, and Charlotte soon discovers that liberation may demand more than she is willing to give.
This is a story about rage.
2019 — Boston
Alice left everything behind to reinvent herself at college, far from the life she once knew. But after one impulsive night changes how she sees her past and future, she begins searching for answers. What starts as a quest for understanding becomes something far more dangerous—a journey driven by anger, truth, and revenge.
Across centuries and continents, three women are bound by secrets, survival, and the forces that shape their existence. Their stories reveal the complexity of being human—the desire to live, the fear of dying, and the hunger that never truly disappears.
The audiobook features a full cast, including award-winning narrators Julia Whelan, Marisa Calin, and Katie Leung, bringing each character’s journey to life with depth and emotion.
Praise for the audiobook:
“Julia Whelan skillfully narrates Sabine’s story of bloodlust and decay…Katie Leung’s soft Scottish accent suits the grieving Alice…Marisa Calin’s crisp English accent captures Lottie’s high-society past.” — AudioFile
“Julia Whelan, Katie Leung and Marisa Calin narrate with nuance and assurance.” — BookPage
Named among the most anticipated fantasy releases of 2025 by USA Today, BookBub, Reader’s Digest, Paste Magazine, Book Riot, Men’s Health, The Nerd Daily, and Goodreads, this powerful and imaginative novel is a breathtaking exploration of immortality, identity, and the stories we leave behind.
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