Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

A genre-defying novel from V. E. Schwab, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. This story explores themes of immortality and hunger across centuries.

In 1532, a young girl in Santo Domingo de la Calzada dreams of escape, making a desperate choice when offered an alternate path. In 1827 London, a young woman's cloistered life is disrupted, leading to a forbidden intimacy and a higher price for freedom. In 2019 Boston, Alice seeks answers and revenge after a life-altering encounter, questioning her past, present, and future.

This novel, recognized as a #1 New York Times bestseller, #1 USA Today bestseller, #1 National Indie bestseller, an IndieNext List pick, and a Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Best Fantasy, weaves a compelling character drama with feminist critique. It offers sumptuous descriptions and a slow-burn melodrama, delivering a tale that is both sharp and surprisingly impactful.