The Haunting of Lavender House
Set on an island in the Adriatic Sea, this dual-narrative alternates between a young woman, who journeys to her ancestral home after her mothers death only to discover her family is cursed, and a healer centuries earlier, as both women fight to be accepted by their homeland and the men they come to love, no matter the cost, pitched as inspired by Croatian folklore and perfect for fans of The Hacienda, Isola, and The Lost Apothecary.
Additional information
| Genre | Horror, Romance, Speculative, Upmarket |
|---|---|
| Age | Adult |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Imprint | Park Row Books |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format(s) | Hardcover |
| Author | Natalie Kikić |
| Release Date | TBD |
| Release Month | TBD Releases |
About the Author
Natalie Kikić is a Croatian American speculative fiction writer who grew up on stories of her parents’ lives in the former Yugoslavia. She holds a Bachelor’s in Slavic Languages & Literatures from the University of California, Berkeley and her work explores Balkan folklore, belonging, and hauntings, both ghostly and romantic.
When not writing, Natalie can typically be found wrapped in a blanket with a cup of chai, meticulously planning her next travel itinerary, or listening to Taylor Swift on repeat. Originally from California, she currently resides in Massachusetts with her husband and two polydactyl cats.
Natalie is represented by Elizabeth Pratt at Trellis Literary Management.
