A Study in Drowning

Effy Sayre , a student at the Architectural College, is captivated by a peculiar invitation to design a manor in honor of the late national author, Emrys Myrddin . Despite being the only female student and facing skepticism, Effy sees this as a chance to escape her struggles and connect with the literary world she adores. Her fascination with Myrddin's work, especially his novel "Angharad," fuels her determination to submit a proposal, promising prestige and a deeper connection to her literary idol. Effy navigates the challenges of being the only woman in her college, facing discrimination and

Theme 1: A Mysterious Invitation Arrives

This thread running through A Study in Drowning gives the story its emotional weight. Ava Reid weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Effy's Struggle with Academia

This thread running through A Study in Drowning gives the story its emotional weight. Ava Reid weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: The Enigmatic Hiraeth Manor

This thread running through A Study in Drowning gives the story its emotional weight. Ava Reid weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About A Study in Drowning

A Study in Drowning has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Ava Reid's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"A Mysterious Invitation Arrives" — Ava Reid, A Study in Drowning

About the Author

Ava Reid is the author of A Study in Drowning. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.