A family facing destitution.
A magnificent tulip.
A name that will be feared for centuries.
When young Willem de Meer is told their last ship has gone down and the family business is on the brink of bankruptcy, it’s still not the worst day of his life. And this time no one can stop him from helping.
Ever loyal to his father he sets out on a venture to save them, a risky deal involving a tulip of renowned beauty.
But fate intervenes with a more beautiful redemption for Willem if he so chooses. The capable and kind Cornelia who has an illuminating secret.
Through her, Willem is introduced to the hidden world of Amsterdam, a world of wonders and violence, of otherworldly and impossible abilities.
And Yorov.
The man who wants to show his powers to the world, not hide from those weaker than him.
How can Willem stand against such forces?
And what is the true worth of a name?
Avarice is a prequel novella to the Ashdale Reaper Series and the Ashport Mender Series. For centuries the Yorov Corporation has been a dreaded name for those gifted with powerful abilities. Find out how it all began with this gripping story.
