Ashes of the House of Val

Lady Maren Vale, once admired for her grace and intellect, becomes the center of scandal when her husband is found drowned under suspicious circumstances. Whispers accuse her of murder for fortune and power—but instead of wealth, she inherits only ruin: a crumbling manor, vanishing tenants, and crushing debts nobles use to drive her from her home. When Cassian Rook—the former stable master and a war-scarred soldier—returns to Valecrest, he finds the estate on the brink of collapse. Bound by loyalty and an unspoken devotion, Cassian offers his help despite the impropriety it invites. Maren accepts, knowing his presence may deepen the rumors—but she cannot face the darkness ahead alone. Together, they uncover a chilling secret in the manor’s depths: a captive young woman who reveals that Maren’s late husband served a secret judicial order known as the Silent Court—an organization that rewards obedience with gold and silences dissent with death. As Maren and Cassian race to find a hidden ledger exposing the Court’s corruption, they’re drawn into a dangerous web of power, betrayal, and forbidden desire. With spies closing in and the Silent Court tightening its grip, Maren must choose between reclaiming her honor or protecting the man who’s risked everything for her. But when the truth could cost her freedom, love, and life—how much is Maren Vale willing to sacrifice for justice? To know more, listen to 'Ashes of the House of Val' only on Pocket FM!

Disclaimer: This show may contain expletives, strong language, and mature content for adult listeners, including sexually explicit content and themes of violence. This is a work of fiction and any resemblance to real persons, businesses, places or events is coincidental. This show is not intended to offend or defame any individual, entity, caste, community, race, religion or to denigrate any institution or person, living or dead. Listener's discretion is advised.Less