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Beecham’s Infirmary for the Affluent Afflicted: A Victorian Gothic Paranormal Romance Novella
In a town where health is currency and longing is lure, a private investigator and seamstress must discover whether hunger will anchor a man already slipping into the dark.
About Briar
Hawaii-born author Briar Somerset writes Dark Academic Gothic Romance and Romantasy. She is known for the audio-forward Adult Gothic Paranormal Romance series, My Darling Malady, which traces two bloodthirsty partners through the spectral margins of Victorian society.
Now living in Southern California with her husband family, she curates tales that examine empire, identity, and dread through a Southeast Asian diasporic lens.
Other Books
The Princess Bride meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this Breton folklore-inspired fantasy debut brimming with wry humor, epic adventure, and an irresistible romance.
A Medieval Dark Romantasy sequel for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Jane Austen's Emma, Ella Enchanted, and My Lady Jane.
What Readers Are Saying
“Beecham's Infirmary for the Affluent Afflicted mixes together the dramatic horror and gothic vibes of Crimson Peak, Dracula, and a splash of Blade! This fast-paced read is a deliciously compelling, truly terrifying, bloody good time… If you like PNR that has genuinely horrific elements (think Isabel Cañas or S.T. Gibson), the most stunning, poetic writing, and an interesting take on vampirism baybeeeee. This is the one for you!”
Cydney Humphrey, @thatcydney
“A story that skillfully expands upon gothic romances, Beecham’s Infirmary for the Affluent Afflicted is an immersive experience into familiar territory, with lust and some lush twists abound. You can feel the crowding of afflicted streets and the sanctuary of human connection in this quick, beautifully written read.”
Kiara Alexander-Castro, The Heir & The Knight
“Jacques and Annie’s characters are captivating as they are eccentric, far from the main stream mold of MMC’s /FMC’s yet their chemistry is incendiary when their personalities, goals, abundant cultures, background, and search for the truth intersect.”
Elle Bor, My Name Is Ophelia
“Beecham's Infirmary for the Affluent Afflicted is, like its hero, a raging torrent of intellect, passion, danger, lust, and ambition--the perfect cure for readers suffering from a terminal case of mundanity.”
Sean Gibson, author of The Part About the Dragon Was (Mostly) True and The Camelot Shadow
