Rose: The Awakening

by Krys Kingston

Left destitute by the sudden death of her father, beautiful, wilful Rose Maines lives with her mother in dingy lodgings in London’s East End. To support them, her mother agrees to work as housekeeper to the mysterious Mr Weir, who, it soon transpires, knows a lot more about Rose than he is prepared to reveal. Quickly his relationship with young Rose disintegrates into a searing love–hate passion and Rose knows she will have to take drastic action if she is to survive. However, an even deeper, darker fate lies in wait for her…

Set in a late-Victorian London of fog-bound streets, gloomy cemeteries and secret brothels, The Awakening – the first in a trilogy – is a compellingly seductive tale of love and passion whose chilling twists and turns will keep readers guessing to the bitter-sweet end...

208 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 2023

About the author

Krys was born and raised in Canada and relocated to the UK in 2011. She currently lives with her two cats Willow and Gideon and her dog Finnick, in a woodland cottage.

Krys is an accomplished artist, and herbal practitioner; and while not writing, can often be found in her home studio or garden.

Having taken an interest in gothic fiction from an early age, Krys has drawn inspiration for her work from this long tradition including the works of Mary Shelley, Charlotte Brontë, Oscar Wilde, and Anne Rice.

Krys also researches local history and folklore and uses her extensive knowledge of both in her work.