Cranthorpe Millner is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Tea That Binds, a chilling and atmospheric psychological thriller by award‑winning author and illustrator Victoria Kent. Blending lyrical sensory detail with gripping, slow‑burn suspense, this marks a bold new direction for Kent – an artist celebrated for her nature‑rich children’s literature and now stepping with confidence into darker, more unsettling terrain.
In The Tea That Binds, invisible Evie stumbles into a wellness collective that doesn’t heal, it harvests. Tea rituals tighten control. People vanish. Led by a woman who thrives on obedience, the group feeds on violent silence. Evie only has one chance to break free before she’s steeped into silence forever.
We are thrilled to welcome Victoria Kent to our list! Her ability to craft immersive, sensory worlds – whether tender or terrifying – makes her an extraordinary storyteller. The Tea That Binds is a gripping, atmospheric novel that lingers long after the final page. Due for publication in late 2026.
