The Serpent And the Petal: A Tale of the Crimson Moon, (Paperback)

<b>He waited three thousand years to die. She gave him a reason to live.</b> <p><b>Cornwall, 1851.</b> Dr. Evelyn Hart deals in logic, not legends. As the Royal Society's most controversial botanist, she has spent her life proving that science can explain everything. But when she is summoned to the storm-lashed cliffs of Penmarrow to heal a garden that shouldn't exist, she finds a mystery that defies every law of nature. </p><p>She finds <i>him</i>. </p><p>Khalid al-Naser is not just a recluse hiding in a crumbling estate. He is the last Sphinx-a cursed king with eyes of molten gold and a body scarred by three millennia of war. He is dangerous, he is broken, and he is starving for the one thing he cannot have: the woman who was sent to save him. </p><p><b>A Love Written in Blood and Ink</b> </p><p>Bound together by an accidental alchemical pact, Evelyn and Khalid must bridge the gap between Victorian science and Ancient Egyptian sorcery. But as the "Siege of Penmarrow" begins and the shadows of the Librarian's Guild close in, they realize the curse isn't the only thing hunting them. </p><p>He is the fire. She is the fuel. And to save the British Empire from a dark resonance, they must shatter the barriers between them. </p><p>Will Evelyn sacrifice her mind to save his soul? Or will the beast inside Khalid consume the only woman he has ever loved? </p><p><b>Why readers are captivated by <i>The Serpent and the Petal</i>: </b><br><b>A Gothic Atmosphere: </b> From the sands of Egypt to a storm-swept castle in Cornwall.<br><b>An Impossible Choice: </b> A scientist who must embrace magic to save a cursed king.<br><b>High-Stakes Action: </b> Ancient mythology meets Victorian industrial espionage.<br><b>A Soul-Deep Romance: </b> A slow-burning love story that spans centuries. </p><p><b>Perfect for fans of <i>A Discovery of Witches</i>, the atmospheric beauty of <i>Crimson Peak</i>, and the epic scope of <i>The Mummy</i>. Scroll up and one-click to unlock the Archive today!</b></p>

• The Serpent And the Petal: A Tale of the Crimson Moon, (Paperback)
• Author: Independently Published
• ISBN: 9798248056897
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-02-12
• Page Count: 394