After cutting her to drink her blood, he even uses his own to heal her wounds. He's known to be cruel, yet becomes strangely protective of his new chambermaid, punishing anyone who dares hurt her. Beaten and abused, the now meek Meya is sold to Lord Deminas. A local slave trader catches wind of the kinless woman and abducts her in the dead of night. In 13th century Tristanja, however, it’s not safe to be alone. Stanley)Īfter losing hearth and home, Meya attempts to escape the traumatic memories by travelling east. With a strong sense of character that examines its protagonist’s trauma as it tells a story about her growth, My Lord becomes something stronger than a simple combination of erotica and horror. Shimaira manages to balance these two components, ensuring both aspects complement each other. If its eroticism is the overpowering factor, it can make the horror itself feel cheap, giving it a B-grade type of feel. If the story leans too heavily into horror, it can make the erotic scenes feel tawdry, there to shock the audience as much as the acts of violence. “Erotica and horror can make for entertaining bedfellows, but they can be a difficult act to balance. ✨ Own a copy of the first edition or bought a paperback?Ĭontact me ( twitter, instagram) for a free eBook!
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