The Kiss of the Nightingale

'Lush and imaginative, Denner's The Kiss of the Nightingale will sweep you into an alternate Paris. A sumptuous mixture of magic, music, and love, the story is woven with vulnerable yet strong characters that will touch your heart. Rich prose and sparkling worldbuilding make this book a treasure!' ELIZABETH HELEN, author of Bonded by Thorns
Stolen magic. Two loves. A sister's fate. Let the curtains rise . . .
1890, Lutèce. In this city, Talents are everything: precious gems that gift unrivalled skills to their owners. The most coveted, Elite Talents, are claimed by the aristocracy, passed down by blood magic.
Cleodora dreamed of inheriting her father's Tailoring Talent, but when he died, the magic died with him. Now she's left with empty promises, a dress shop she can't keep afloat and her bedridden younger sister.
But everything changes when she meets the dark-eyed Lady Dahlia Sibille. From the first instant, Cleodora is bewitched . . . When Dahlia offers her a Singing Talent, Cleodora seizes a chance to become the city's nightingale, save her beloved sister and rewrite her own fate.
There's just one catch: she needs to steal an Elite Talent from the prestigious Lenoir family. But the handsome yet infuriating Vicomte Lenoir is nothing like she expected. Soon, his teasing smiles win her over, even as Dahlia's seductive whispers linger in her ears.
Torn between the two, with her freedom slipping even as her opera star soars, is Cleodora in danger of losing it all?
The Kiss of the Nightingale is a stunning and utterly transportive New Adult crossover fantasy romance that weaves together the seduction of Bridgerton and the passion of The Phantom of the Opera.
'Set in a glittering city with a sinister underbelly, The Kiss of the Nightingale is a lush, atmospheric, and wholly original story about music, magic, dangerous attraction and betrayal. A true showstopper of a debut'
Genoveva Dimova, author of Foul Days
'Lush writing . . . It will soar' Laura Shepperson, author of The Heroines
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Alternate 1890s Paris
Bisexual love triangle
A hint of spice
Falling for the villain
Stolen magic
A dark Cinderella story
Readers are OBSESSED with Cleo's story
'I loved this book so so much! A magical and romantic descent into the world of French opera' -----
'Oh my goodness. Have I found the new book of my heart? This had everything I love, all combined in one beautifully written book. I found this absolutely captivating from start to finish and had such a hard time putting it down - one morning, I nearly missed my train stop because I was so engrossed in the story!' -----
'A unique, electric fantasy romance. I loved Cleo and the various twists and turns with the plot' -----
'The magic system in this book is SO cool . . . It's one of those books you don't want to put down!' -----
'Adi has crafted such a gorgeous and emotionally tense masterpiece that had me gasping and longing for more in the best way' -----
'Oh my god, I ADORED this book. It had me hooked from the first page; I couldn't put it down and ended up reading it in its entirety in a day' -----
'The most unique magic system . . . I was hooked from the first chapter and could not put this one down. Hands down the best historical fantasy I have read'-----
'I literally finished it over one weekend. A fantastic blend of romance, well developed magic, and beautiful writing' -----

Adi Denner was only thirteen years old when the enchanted notes of the opera La Traviata by Verdi stole her heart. She is now a professionally trained opera singer with a specialisation in contemporary operas. But having too much creative energy to be contained to a single discipline, Adi also discovered painting, sculpting, wood carving, knitting, theatre, 3D art, and her burning love for writing. Her books are heavily inspired by her constant aspiration to intertwine her passions and her firm belief that art is magic.