The Sirens by Emilia Hart (Locked Library Special Deluxe Hardcover Edition)
From the bestselling author of Weyward comes a sweeping, dark tale of sisterhood, ancient secrets, and the deadly power of the ocean.
When Lucy arrives at her sister Jess's desolate cliff-top house, Jess is gone. Searching for answers, Lucy hears voices murmuring on the waves - whispers of two sisters, bound and transported across the world two centuries ago. As past and present collide, Lucy must uncover the truth hidden beneath myths before the secrets of the sea drag them both under.
Locked Library Exclusive Physical Features Visible in Photos:
Exclusive Stencilled Edges: Vibrant ocean-wave patterned edges with mermaid tails in blue and pink, combined with a bold black top edge.
Metallic Foil Board Inscription: Deep blue foil ocean waves and mermaid tail stamped directly onto the black hardcover cloth with the quote: "The sea gives, but it also takes."
Illustrated Endpapers: Custom ocean-wave pattern printed across the front and back endpapers.
Extras Included: Includes a built-in blue ribbon bookmark and an exclusive author letter to Locked Library readers printed inside.
Key Book Information
Recommended Reading Age: 16+ / Adult (Historical Fantasy / Gothic Suspense).
Genres: Modern Gothic, Historical Fantasy, Sirens & Ocean Lore, Feminist Fiction.
Tropes & Themes:
Dual Timelines: 1800s convict transport ship voyage parallelled with a modern-day disappearance.
Siren / Ocean Mythology: Dangerous, ancient sea magic passed between women.
Sisters Separated by Centuries: Multi-generational female bond and secrets kept hidden from men.
Dark Suspense & Mystery: Uncovering buried history, class exploitation, and missing relatives.
Trigger Warnings (Inferred from Author Note & Blurb):
Convict transportation harshness, death at sea, and historical exploitation/misogyny.
Abduction/disappearance of a sibling.
Depths/drowning imagery and psychological suspense.