In her village, she is another mouth to feed, but when a strange cult chooses her for their ancient rite, she becomes much more. Charity has been bought and sold, forced to watch her father accept the coins that purchased her life. Taken to a remote, crumbling manor, she is confronted with eerie, sensual cultists who prepare her for an ancient ritual. The Horned God must choose a new Queen of Spring. Will Charity be chosen? Can she withstand his sensual might?
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