This book is a thrilling journey into a mysterious world filled with secrets and intrigue. With a strong and determined protagonist, Nisha, who is determined to uncover the truth behind the deaths of her fellow orphans, readers will be captivated by the suspense and danger that surrounds her. Set in a unique and atmospheric setting, this book is perfect for those who love a good mystery and a strong female lead.

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• Compton Crook Award Nominee (2014)

An exotic treat set in an entirely original, fantastical world brimming with deadly mystery, forbidden romance, and heart-stopping adventure.Nisha was abandoned at the gates of the City of a Thousand Dolls when she was just a child. Now sixteen, she lives on the grounds of the isolated estate, where orphan girls apprentice as musicians, healers, courtesans, and, if the rumors are true, assassins. Nisha makes her way as Matron’s assistant, her closest companions the mysterious cats that trail her shadow. Only when she begins a forbidden flirtation with the city’s handsome young courier does she let herself imagine a life outside the walls. Until one by one, girls around her start to die.Before she becomes the next victim, Nisha decides to uncover the secrets that surround the girls’ deaths. But by getting involved, Nisha jeopardizes not only her own future in the City of a Thousand Dolls—but her own life.

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