Step into a world of magic, intrigue, and betrayal where no one is safe. This dark academia mystery reimagining of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice will keep you guessing page after page. With the banishment spell protecting them for the time being, Eden, Mariah, and Melissa Dartwood find themselves embroiled in the midst of the magical community’s political reform. With their parents now out of the picture, Eden and Evan are next in line for Speaker positions in the Council, but the path is not as simple as it seems. In order to become active voting members of the Council, they will have to pass magical trials to prove themselves worthy or become lame duck Council members unable to vote on any motion made for the rest of their lives. While Eden and Evan are trying to earn the right to vote on an amendment that could change the magical community forever, Mariah and Melissa are starting school at Dartwood University. Knee deep in a world they know next to nothing about, they must try to master their powers before their enemies return, but danger is closer than they can imagine. Students at the school are going missing and the Dartwood sisters will have to solve the mystery before chaos erupts at the magical capital. With the help of old friends and new friends alike, will they be able to navigate their challenges and stop the threat? Praise for The Secret of Dartwood Manor (The Witchling Trilogy #1): “ The setup for THE SECRET OF DARTWOOD MANOR is one of the most imaginative I’ve seen for a Regency retelling, and the story maintained the perfect balance of being true to the original while creating something truly unique…. The mystery immediately draws you into the story. Nothing is as it seems; there are several twists and turns and many secrets to uncover. ” — Camille Peters, author of The Kingdom Chronicles “All you need to do is think: Jane Austen but with MAGIC and MURDER MYSTERY. And then you know why you need to pick up this book! This was such a fun and clever read, and it balanced an intriguing plot (with lots of mysteries to unravel) along with complex characters. You can't help but be invested in the Dartwood sisters' lives. ” — C. G. Drews, author of Don't Let The Forest In “ The story is a modern-day retelling of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY that doesn't get hung up on its own gimmick, or too bogged down in modern day elements, which helps it to preserve some of that Austen feel….This makes it a great recommendation for [those] looking for fantasy, sweet romance, or mystery, as it manages to be all of that…. An accessible bridge to genre fiction. ” — A. C. Lillywhite, author of Shatterworld “ The book gave me LUNAR CHRONICLES vibes in that the author took Jane Austen’s SENSE AND SENSIBILITY and created a retelling full of new twists and turns that brought a lot of depth to the characters while also staying true to the foundational aspects of the original story. The dialogue was fantastic and the characters were so lovable. ” — Early Access Reader “ I live for dark and magical mysteries, and THE SECRET OF DARTWOOD MANOR gave me everything I could’ve asked for… Triptow knew how to keep me guessing! ” — Amazon Reviewer “ Engrossing and intelligent storyline of magic, murder, romance and a centuries old conspiracy. I was hooked from the start. ” — Goodreads Reviewer “ A new twist on the idea of witches and magic. Prepare for a dark and exciting journey that could take you anywhere! ” — Amazon Reviewer “ Triptow creates a wonderful world of fantasy anchored in reality with lovable characters and an engaging mystery. ” — Goodreads Reviewer “ N. A. Triptow provides a fresh, magical, and modern take on Jane Austen’s SENSE AND SENSIBILITY*, without compromising or copying the original story. Mystery, ghosts, magic, romance, betrayal — what more could you ask for?*” — Early Access Reader