The House of Lavender

By Valentina Marquis

Dive into "House of Lavender," where suspense meets transformation behind the dazzling facade of a drag queen sanctuary. When Alex Masters witnesses a murder and becomes a target, his unlikely refuge among the striking and fierce drag queens of the House of Lavender not only offers him protection but an unexpected family. Alex and his colorful c

• Language: English
• Publisher: Valentina Marquis
• Release date: Jun 3, 2024
• ISBN: 9798330209323

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The HOUSE OF LAVENDER

VALENTINA MARQUIS

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Copyright © 2024 by Valentina Marquis.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any form whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations in critical articles or reviews.

Printed in the United States of America.

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Cover design by AC Guzman

ISBN - Paperback : 9798869383174

First Edition : June 2024

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Dedication

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o all the drag queens across the globe—thank you. You teach us the art of resilience, the beauty of authenticity, and the courage of visibility. With every step on the stage, you challenge norms, inspire change, and celebrate the full spectrum of humanity with unparalleled brilliance and heart. This book is dedicated to you, the true heroes who transform not only themselves but the world around them, showing us all what it truly means to shine. Your light is a beacon for the brave and the bold. Thank you for leading the way with love, laughter, and fabulousness.

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CONTENTS

Prologue

A Witness in Disguise

New Refuge

Drag 101 to A Close Call

Under the Glitter

Echoes of Danger

Spotlight and Shadows

Reflections and Revelations

The Unseen Threads

A Dance with Shadows

The Echoes of Courage

Turning Tides

Legacy of Light

Voices of Valor

A Night of Echoes

Echoes of Tomorrow

About the Author

Acknowledgments

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Prologue

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n the heart of a bustling city, beneath the glow of a neon moon, the House of Lavender stood as a beacon of defiance and sanctuary. It was more than a home; it was a stage for the rejected, a shelter for the chased, and a gallery of the misunderstood. Here, among the fluttering curtains and the echoes of laughter, stories of courage and transformation were woven into the very walls, stitched between layers of silk and shadow.

Alex, a man who had once watched the world from the sidelines, found himself thrust into the spotlight under the most harrowing circumstances. Witnessing a crime that could cost him his life, he fled not into the darkness, but into the embrace of an unlikely refuge—a house filled with the boldest and brightest of drag queens. These queens did not just wear their scars as badges; they painted them in glitter and danced under spotlights, turning pain into a spectacle of strength.

But even as Alex began to stitch his life anew, the threads of his past tugged at him, dark figures lurking just beyond the stage lights, watching, waiting. The House of Lavender, with its vibrant occupants and its walls bursting with stories, taught him that to hide was not the same as to vanish. It taught him that the truest form of defiance was to be seen, fully and unapologetically.

This is a story of metamorphosis; of the masks we wear and the truths we unveil. It’s about finding family in unexpected places and discovering that sometimes, the