Neferet's Curse chronicles the unraveling of Emily Wheiler's charmed life in 1893 Chicago. Forced into the role of Lady of Wheiler House after her mother dies in childbirth, Emily tries hard to live up to the expectations and conventions of a woman of her stature. It is the expectations of her father, rather than society, however, which leave her anxious and terrified. While at first he only demands that she fulfill her mother's entertaining and social roles, soon he is choosing her clothing and denying her visitors. Then he begins to visit her room late at night, reeking of alcohol and cigars. As a woman left without recourse, Emily plots to escape her father through marriage. Before she can, however, her father's abuse escalates, and then even the man who supposedly loves her will have nothing to do with her. Luckily for Emily, the House of Night marks her as one of their own and promises solace, safety, and vengeance. A short but engrossing House of Night novella, this book sheds revealing light on the motives and motivations of the dark priestess Neferet. Once a youthful, vibrant young woman, her life is forever altered at the hands of her father. A story of grief, rape, and trauma, the author does well extending the conversation of sexual abuse in the afterword. Series mythology is not incorporated until the end; thus, while an essential installment for series fans, it could appeal to a wide-range of readers as a stand-alone book. Reviewer: Courtney Huse Wika
With more than 12 million books in print, rights sold in almost 40 countries, and over two years on the New York Times bestseller list, the House of Night series is an international publishing sensation. Now, the excitement continues as the Cast mother-daughter duo shares the back stories of a few of the House of Night's most important amp;mdash; and mysterious amp;mdash; characters.
In the third House of Night novella, Neferet's Curse, the secret history we've all been waiting for is finally revealed... Neferet, the Tulsa House of Night's darkly seductive High Priestess, wasn't always a powerful vampyre, but she has always been beautiful. Raised in turn-of-the-century Chicago in a motherless home, her beauty makes her the prey of unwanted attention and abuse, leaving her with scars that will never heal amp;mdash; and a Darkness that will eventually need to find its way out. But when she is Marked and gains strength, both physical and magickal, she turns her anger into power and looks for a way to regain what was stolen from her. From victim to High Priestess, beautiful young woman to powerful seductress, Neferet's journey begins...
A Macmillan Audio production.
With more than 12 million books in print, rights sold in almost 40 countries, and over two years on the New York Times bestseller list, the House of Night series is an international publishing sensation. Now, the excitement continues as the Cast mother-daughter duo shares the back stories of a few of the House of Night's most important amp;mdash; and mysterious amp;mdash; characters.
In the third House of Night novella, Neferet's Curse, the secret history we've all been waiting for is finally revealed... Neferet, the Tulsa House of Night's darkly seductive High Priestess, wasn't always a powerful vampyre, but she has always been beautiful. Raised in turn-of-the-century Chicago in a motherless home, her beauty makes her the prey of unwanted attention and abuse, leaving her with scars that will never heal amp;mdash; and a Darkness that will eventually need to find its way out. But when she is Marked and gains strength, both physical and magickal, she turns her anger into power and looks for a way to regain what was stolen from her. From victim to High Priestess, beautiful young woman to powerful seductress, Neferet's journey begins...
A Macmillan Audio production.
Neferet's Curse: A House of Night Novella
Neferet's Curse: A House of Night Novella
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| BN ID: | 2940169340945 |
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| Publisher: | Macmillan Audio |
| Publication date: | 02/19/2013 |
| Series: | House of Night Series |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 10 - 13 Years |