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I.V. Ophelia
I.V. Ophelia is the author of the dark mystery, The Poisoner. Her stories often feature intricate plots and morally grey characters, making them a favorite for thriller fans.
The Poisoner
Synopsis
Amid the gaslit streets of Victorian London, botanist Alina Lis moonlights as a poisoner, meting out her own brand of justice to the city's most unsavory men. When her latest target, the charming playboy Silas Forbes, turns up very much alive at her apothecary days later, Alina discovers that human men are the least of her problems. As their dangerous, magnetic bond deepens amid high-society gossip and concealed identities, Alina is drawn into a world of secrets and violence that neither of them can escape. The first installment in I.V. Ophelia's USA Today bestselling Poisoner trilogy, followed by The Arachnid and The Cannibal.
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Characters
Alina LisProtagonist
Silas ForbesProtagonist
Phoebe AstonSupporting
Alina's childhood friend and confidante, unknowingly placed in her life by her father to keep watch over her.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Poisoner part of a series?
Yes. The Poisoner is the first book in I.V. Ophelia's Poisoner trilogy, followed by The Arachnid and The Cannibal.
What content warnings does The Poisoner have?
Readers should be aware of explicit sexual content, graphic violence and gore, torture, and depictions of sexual assault/dubious consent.