دانلود کتاب A Dark and Drowning Tide 2024

“A Dark and Drowning Tide” is a 2024 sapphic fantasy romance by Allison Saft. The story follows Lorelei Kaskel, a sharp-witted folklorist, who embarks on an expedition with six nobles to find a legendary spring believed to grant immense power. The king of Brunnestaad seeks this power to solidify his reign.

Lorelei views the journey as a chance to prove herself and achieve her dream of becoming a naturalist. However, the mission takes a dark turn when the expedition leader, Lorelei’s mentor, is murdered aboard their ship. With five remaining companions, each a potential suspect, Lorelei reluctantly teams up with her academic rival, the gallant and beautiful Sylvia von Wolff, to uncover the truth.

As they delve deeper into the investigation, Lorelei and Sylvia confront external dangers, including forests that shift at night, rivers hiding slumbering dragons, and bloodthirsty shapeshifters. Simultaneously, they grapple with their growing feelings for each other.

The journey reveals secrets about their mentor that make Lorelei question the pursuit of justice and the worthiness of saving the kingdom. The novel intertwines elements of fantasy, mystery, and romance, exploring themes of trust, ambition, and the complexities of personal relationships amid political turmoil¹.