The Black Rose – Monthly

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Supernatural Mystery: Colonel Ashworth & Detective S.H.

Victorian London, 1891. When retired Colonel Reginald Ashworth witnesses mysterious robed figures conducting ancient Egyptian rituals in the fog-shrouded gardens of Belgrave Square, he turns to London’s most brilliant consulting detective for help. What begins as curious midnight observations soon escalates into a terrifying conspiracy that reaches into the highest echelons of society.
Through urgent correspondence, the two men uncover an occult organization systematically targeting antiquarian collectors across London. As black roses appear on doorsteps like harbingers of doom, and wrapped figures glide silently through gaslit streets, they realize they are facing forces far older and more malevolent than mere criminal enterprise. Ancient Egyptian artifacts, forbidden rituals, and the mysterious death of Lord Pembroke at Number 47 Belgrave Square all point to a supernatural threat that could consume the entire city.
With their own lives now in mortal danger, Colonel Ashworth and Detective S.H. must decipher cryptic hieroglyphic symbols, navigate the treacherous world of Victorian occultism, and stop an ancient cult before their unholy ceremonies tear open the veil between worlds. Time is running out, and the next black rose could be their last.

Perfect for readers of Victorian Gothic mysteries and supernatural fiction.