Risking a Life

Constantly surrounded by luxury, but unable to partake in it, eighteen-year-old maid Louisa West is unsatisfied with her life. On New Year’s Eve 1854, though, she gains knowledge that will change her life forever. A man tells her of a demon in the woods—a demon who offers wagers resulting in either unfathomable fortune or irreversible loss. If the person wins, they gain a promised reward. If they lose, the cost is the life of another person. Finding that she can no longer take her current circumstances, Louisa desperately seeks out the mysterious demon. She gambles the life of a fellow servant to find romance with the dashing and wealthy William Knight. As time unfolds, Louisa realizes that she has made a terrible mistake—one that could lead to death and lost love.

About the Author

Ellen Parry Lewis focuses on fiction, primarily for young adults. Her first novel, Future Vision, was published by Metal Lunchbox Publishing and released in October 2010. Later, An Unremarkable Girl and Avenging Her Father were published in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Though Ellen now spends the majority of her time writing novels, she has also spent time as a freelance reporter. Her articles could be found in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Curious Parents Magazine, Plain Dealer, News Report, and elsewhere. Ellen graduated from Rowan University in 2009 with a degree in journalism. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, daughter, and their two dachshunds, PB and Jay.

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