A beguiling and sensual Victorian novel of theft and obsession from the author of the THE SOMNAMBULIST.
Essie Fox divides her time between Windsor and Bow in the East End of London. Her debut novel, THE SOMNAMBULIST, was selected for the Channel 4 Book Club and was shortlisted in the New Writer of the Year category of the 2012 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS. She is the author of The Virtual Victorian: www.virtualvictorian.blogspot.com
This is a fascinating, fast-paced, beautifully written book and
well worth reading.
*Promoting Crime Blog*
Fox's clear and thorough historical research is clearly woven into
every seam of this rich and imaginative novel.
*THE BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH*
The plot of this novel is intricate and beautifully turned, and
echoes of Frances Hodgson Burnett and George MacDonald Fraser are
entirely intentional - Fox's raids on the story-box cleverly
enhance the sense of mystery
*THE TIMES*
A richly textured, highly coloured and entirely pleasurable
read
*METRO*
Dark secrets, hidden pasts and childhood mysteries are the focus in
this sensual melodrama...an entertaining slice of Victoriana, rich
in historical detail
*MARIE CLAIRE*
With just as many twists and turns as Wilkie Collins aat his
unpredictable best, Fox's take on the Victorian mystery novel will
transport you to a world of intrigue and superstition . . . A gem
of a read
*THE LADY*
The author captures the essence of Victorian life in this richly
textured novel...hugely enjoyable. If you love all things
Victorian, you will love this
*HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY*
Beautifully turned and very beguiling . . . Fox cleverly weaves in
real characters such as the widowed Queen Victoria and the
Maharajah Duleep Singh, with Indian myths and legends, to produce a
terrifically engrossing read
*SAGA MAGAZINE*
Delights in the underworld and exotica of Victorian
Britain...Memorable and unusual
*SUNDAY TIMES*
A dark enthralling story... I was totally engrossed!
*ESSENTIALS*
A shadowy sensual world... [a] beguiling, imaginative and original
tale
*HELLO! MAGAZINE*
Terrifically atmospheric and an engrossing plot.
*NEW BOOKS*
This is a tale of lost families, haunting prophecies and obsessive
love. Not one to miss! 8 out 10 stars
*WORDS AND PIECES BLOG*
The plot of this novel is intricate and beautifully turned, and
echoes of Frances Hodgson Burnett and George MacDonald Fraser are
entirely intentional - Fox's raids on the story-box cleverly
enhance the sense of mystery
*THE TIMES*
A richly textured, highly coloured and entirely pleasurable
read
*METRO*
Dark secrets, hidden pasts and childhood mysteries are the focus in
this sensual melodrama...an entertaining slice of Victoriana, rich
in historical detail
*MARIE CLAIRE*
With just as many twists and turns as Wilkie Collins aat his
unpredictable best, Fox's take on the Victorian mystery novel will
transport you to a world of intrigue and superstition . . . A gem
of a read
*LADY*
The author captures the essence of Victorian life in this richly
textured novel...hugely enjoyable. If you love all things
Victorian, you will love this
*HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY*
Beautifully turned and very beguiling . . . Fox cleverly weaves in
real characters such as the widowed Queen Victoria and the
Maharajah Duleep Singh, with Indian myths and legends, to produce a
terrifically engrossing read
*SAGA MAGAZINE*
delights in the underworld and exotica of Victorian
Britain...Memorable and unusual
*SUNDAY TIMES*
"A dark enthralling story... I was totally engrossed!"
*ESSENTIALS*
"A shadowy sensual world... [a] beguiling, imaginative and original
tale."
*HELLO*
"Terrifically atmospheric and an engrossing plot."
*NEW BOOKS*
This is a tale of lost families, haunting prophecies and obsessive
love. Not one to miss! 8 out 10 stars
*Words and Pieces blog*
Richly imaginative and deliciously dark
*GOOD BOOK GUIDE*
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