Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

About the book

This is a tale of hunger.

In 1532, at Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a young girl grows up untamed and cunning—her beauty surpassed only by her desires to break free. However, María understands that she can never be anything more than a prize or a pawn in the games played by men. When a captivating stranger presents an alternative path, María makes a bold decision. She swears to live without regrets.

This is a narrative of love.

In 1827, in London, a young woman leads a sheltered life on her family’s estate until a moment of illicit intimacy results in her being sent to London. Charlotte’s gentle heart and seemingly unattainable aspirations are overtaken by an offer from a charming widow—but the cost of liberation is far greater than she had ever envisioned.

This is a chronicle of rage.

In 2019, in Boston, college was meant to be her chance to reinvent herself. That’s why Alice relocated halfway across the globe, leaving her past behind. However, following a spontaneous one-night stand that leaves her questioning her history, her present, and her future, Alice throws herself into a quest for answers . . . and vengeance.