Category - Fiction / Historical Fiction
Format - Hardcover
Condition - Excellent
Listed - 2 months ago
Views - 1
Ships From - California
Est. Publication Date - Mar 2023
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Book of the Month edition From the author of the sensational bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes a spellbinding tale about two daring women who hunt for truth and justice in the perilous art of conjuring the dead. 1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire. Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike. Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to find answers about her sister’s death, but to do so, she must embrace the unknown and overcome her own logic-driven bias against the occult. When Vaudeline is beckoned to England to solve a high-profile murder, Lenna accompanies her as an understudy. With shared determination, the women find companionship that perhaps borders on something more. And as they team up with the powerful men of London’s exclusive Séance Society to solve the mystery, they begin to suspect that they are not merely out to solve a crime, but perhaps entangled in one themselves… Written with intoxicating suspense and sultry prose, The London Séance Society is an entrancing tale that blurs the lines between truth and illusion, and reveals the grave risks women will take to avenge the ones they love.
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The London Séance Society: A Novel
ISBN: 9780778387114
Publisher Description
"An atmospheric and evocative whodunnit steeped in suspense, mystery, and illusion." --Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestseller of The Maid From the author of the sensational bestseller The Lost Ap...
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Readers on PangoBooks have mixed feelings about this novel. While some appreciate Sarah Penner's talent in combining historical fiction with parallel timelines and find the second half intriguing and fast-paced, others felt the story started slowly and struggled to maintain their interest initially. The novel's plot, centered around a seance society, offered twists, supernatural elements, and an unexpected ending for some, but others found it lacking in period authenticity and engaging dialogue. The book received praise for its mystery and surprising turns, though a few readers were disappointed and even considered not finishing it. Overall, it appears to be an entertaining read with both historical and supernatural allure, though it may not appeal to everyone.