A Magic Deep and Drowning : A Novel : Hester Fox

A Magic Deep and Drowning by Hester Fox

Book Description:
In Friesland, 1650. When twenty-year-old Clara van Wieren receives a marriage proposal from a wealthy merchant, she sees a chance to escape her mother’s control. But her plans shift when she meets Maurits, a mysterious young man whose sea-colored eyes awaken feelings she can’t ignore.

As their connection deepens, Clara learns Maurits is hiding dangerous secrets tied to an ancient pact between land and sea. With the bargain unraveling, she is thrust into a struggle that could cost her not only her freedom—but her life.

💞 Tropes:

• Fantasy romance / magical world

• Historical Fiction

• Forbidden love

• Retelling 

• Political intrigue

🔥 Spice Rating:
🌶️🌶️ / 5
Tender and intimate moments are sprinkled through the narrative, emphasizing emotional connection amid danger rather than explicit sexual content.

🏷️ Subgenre:
Fantasy Romance / Young Adult / Magical Realism

📆 Publication Date:
August 30, 2022

📚 Standalone or Series:
Standalone

✨ Vibe Snapshot:
Atmospheric fantasy romance with magic, political intrigue, and emotionally charged slow-burn love.