The Poison Boutique
In an elegant ink boutique, every bottle hides a deadly secret.
Edinburgh, 1905. Oliver is an apprentice in Madame’s ink boutique, the largest and most prestigious shop in Scotland, patronized by the wealthiest clients from across Europe. They come in search of exquisite inks with evocative names such as Silver Dawn, Breath of the Night, and Crimson Fire—unique creations made from rare ingredients, each promising to make their lives a little more… exciting.
Devoted to the woman who rescued him from poverty, Oliver never questions Madame’s work or the true nature of her extraordinary creations. But when he becomes the prime suspect in a mysterious murder at the city’s harbour, he is forced to uncover the macabre secret behind the boutique. Too late, he realizes that loyalty can become the deadliest trap of all.
- A distinctive historical thriller with a striking, highly visual premise: an elegant ink boutique that conceals a deadly trade creates an unforgettable setting and a rich gothic atmosphere.
- Tommaso Percivale and Sarah Rossi combine gripping storytelling, historical authenticity, and psychological depth in a gothic noir that explores manipulation, power, and the fine line between gratitude and complicity.
Born in Ovada in 1977, Tommaso Percivale is an author of children's books. He lives and writes on an isolated hilltop surrounded by rocks, wind, woods and roe deer. Passionate about stories, sleight of hand, comics and games, he is a curious writer and, as such, tackles various genres, ranging from historical fiction to science fiction, from adventures to thrillers, even touching on the field of non-fiction. He writes to excite and stimulate deep reflections of an ethical, philosophical and social nature. Freedom, courage and rebellion are the themes he holds most dear.
Sarah is an editor and children’s book author. She has worked passionately in the children’s literature world for more than a decade, for all the most important publishers around. She lives in the woods surrounded by winds, deer and books.
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