The Dauntless Boy
Whitney Blake
Francis Gold is haunted by a persistent, wailing specter who smells of rosewater, so he leads a secluded life in an empty house that’s more like his own mausoleum. When his loyal, lone manservant asks him to hire a maid, Francis reluctantly agrees with one condition: she should never venture above the ground floor.
The inquisitive new maid doesn’t heed his instructions.
One night, she finds Francis sleepwalking above-stairs, and he gains an enchanting, truculent ally. If he is resolute enough, he may find solace and love after years of agitated, self-imposed isolation.
But there’s still the matter of that sweet-smelling specter: local rumor says she’s a murdered maid, and one of the Gold patriarchs did it...
(Note: This story was first published as part of the USA Today Bestselling Boxed set Upon a Midnight Dreary, October 2021)
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