The Raking Light
Imogen Thorne · Dark academia psychological suspense of wax, ambition and deception
If you enjoyed The Secret History, start here.
₹486.29
Secure Shopify checkout. Every edition is covered by our 90-day satisfaction guarantee, even after you open, read, or download it.
- eBooks are delivered to your checkout email address after payment.
- Paperback shipping options and costs are shown at checkout.
- Paperback delivery to India: from USD 6.73, in 9–11 working days. Estimate for one paperback, shown in US dollars. Your address, quantity and checkout currency determine the final shipping charge shown before payment.
About this book
At Ashgrove College, a gifted liar enters a hidden atelier where the dead are cast in wax—and every falsehood leaves a seam for the light to expose.
Ashgrove College conceals an atelier whose members cast the dead in wax exactly as they died, under one inviolable rule: a figure may never lie. Gregory Lang gains entry on a borrowed biography, then proves uncannily skilled at making false wax appear true. To escape the enclave, he must attempt one honest pour—and sacrifice everything his deception helped him attain.
Read before you buy
Paperback: 220 pages
- Read chapter one free
- DRM-free EPUB + PDF included
- One-time purchase, no subscription
- 90-day satisfaction guarantee
- Author
- Imogen Thorne
- Length
- 66,170 words
- Estimated reading time
- 4 hours, 25 minutes
- eBook formats
- DRM-free EPUB + PDF
- Paperback
- Printed on demand by Lulu; shipping options and costs shown at checkout
- Book language
- English
More stories you may like
What the Houses Left Behind
Veronica Huber · A witty contemporary YA story of belonging, ambition and irreversible choices
₹486.29 – ₹2,143.01
The Shade We Carry
Nathaniel Sandoval · A YA magical-realist novel of movable shelter, belonging and communal care
₹486.29 – ₹2,143.01
Pull Red
Danielle Booker · A contemporary YA gymnastics drama about ambition, consent and athlete voice
₹486.29 – ₹2,143.01
Buying from NovelSpell
Choose with confidence
Clear answers to help you choose.
Can I read a sample first?
Yes. Open any book and select “Read chapter one”. Every sample is free, and you do not need to sign up or buy the book first.
Which edition should I choose?
Choose the eBook to receive DRM-free EPUB and PDF files. Choose the paperback for a physical copy printed after you order. Choose eBook + paperback if you want both. Every edition is a one-time purchase with no subscription.
How will I receive my books?
After payment, your eBook downloads are sent to the email address used at checkout. Lulu prints and ships paperbacks on demand, and the available shipping options and costs are shown at checkout. The eBook + paperback edition includes both deliveries.
What does DRM-free mean?
Your eBook files are not locked to the NovelSpell store or a single reading app. You can keep personal backups and read the EPUB or PDF using compatible apps and devices.
Which languages are available?
Every NovelSpell title is published in 21 languages. Use the language selector in the header to browse in your language.
Do I need an account?
No. You can make a one-time purchase through Shopify without creating a NovelSpell account or starting a subscription.
What if a book isn’t for me?
Every purchase includes a 90-day satisfaction guarantee beginning when your order is delivered. If a book disappoints you, even after you download or read it, contact reader support for a refund or replacement.
Is checkout secure?
Yes. You complete your payment through Shopify’s secure hosted checkout. Shopify and its payment partners handle your payment details; the NovelSpell storefront does not receive them.