Synopses & Reviews
New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick delivers andldquo;a promising start to a new Victorian-era seriesandrdquo; (The Seattle Times) with the Ladies of Lantern Streetandhellip; Evangeline Ames has rented a country cottage far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she finds pleasure in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds. And when her life is threatened again, she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety.
Lucas Sebastian has never been one to ignore a lady in danger, even if she is trespassing on his property. Quickly disposing of her would-be assassin, he insists they keep the matter private. There are rumors enough already, about treasure buried under his garden and occult botanical experiments performed by his uncleandmdash;who died of mysterious causes. With Evangelineandrsquo;s skill for detection, and Lucasandrsquo;s sense of the criminal mind, they soon discover that they have a common enemy. And as the energy emanating from Crystal Gardens intensifies, they realize that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long.
Review
andldquo;A compelling, very romantic tale made memorable by its historical paranormal foundation, clever plot twists and a hero and heroine you canandrsquo;t help but love.andrdquo;andmdash;
USA Today andldquo;Danger-rich, paranormal-spicedandhellip;an absolute delight.andrdquo; andmdash;Booklist (starred review)
andldquo;Cannily plotted.andrdquo; andmdash;The Seattle Times
andldquo;Well-written with engaging characters.andrdquo; andmdash;Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
andldquo;Filled with danger and intrigue.andrdquo; andmdash;Midwest Book Review
Synopsis
The "New York Times" bestselling author of "Lie by Moonlight" takes readers into the simmering passions and paranormal secrets of the Victorian age as she introduces the Arcane Society, a highly secretive organization begun by an eccentric alchemist with unusual powers.
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quicktakes you on a thrilling adventure filled with the simmering passions of the Victorian age and the lure of ancient secrets...
Venetia Milton s memories of a romantic night with Gabriel Jones an alchemist s descendant are shattered soon thereafter by news of his death. Adopting the guise of his respectable widow, she embarks on a new career as a fashionable photographer in London, where her unique ability to see beyond her subjects makes her photographs highly prized.
But Venetia s romantic whim causes unexpected trouble. For one thing, Mr. Jones is about to stride, living and breathing, back into her life. And someone he is tracking will go to any lengths, even murder, to possess an ancient, extraordinary secret that has been lost for centuries. Someone who believes that as the wife of Mr. Jones, Venetia is the key...
Clever dialog, well-handled paranormal elements, and an intriguing plot merge with Quick s lively wit in this thoroughly entertaining romance. A new psychic thriller series. Library Journal (starred review)
A clever and entertaining tale about secrets With her witty dialogue, multidimensional characters complete with eccentricities and psychic abilities, clever plotting, and generous humor, the perennially popular Quick has penned another surefire winner. Booklist (starred review)"
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick invites you to experience a thrilling adventure filled with the lure of ancient secrets and the simmering passions of the Victorian age in the first Arcane Society novel. Venetia Milton's memories of a romantic night with Gabriel Jones--an alchemist's descendant--are shattered soon thereafter by news of his death. Adopting the guise of his respectable widow, she embarks on a new career as a fashionable photographer in London, where her unique ability to "see" beyond her subjects makes her photographs highly prized.
But Venetia's romantic whim causes unexpected trouble. For one thing, Mr. Jones is about to stride, living and breathing, back into her life. And someone he is tracking will go to any lengths, even murder, to possess an ancient, extraordinary secret that has been lost for centuries. Someone who believes that as the "wife" of Mr. Jones, Venetia is the key...
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick delivers andldquo;a promising start to a new Victorian-era seriesandrdquo; (The Seattle Times) with the Ladies of Lantern Streetandhellip; Evangeline Ames has rented a country cottage far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens, she finds pleasure in sneaking past the wall to explore the grounds. And when her life is threatened again, she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety.
Lucas Sebastian has never been one to ignore a lady in danger, even if she is trespassing on his property. Quickly disposing of her would-be assassin, he insists they keep the matter private. There are rumors enough already, about treasure buried under his garden and occult botanical experiments performed by his uncleandmdash;who died of mysterious causes. With Evangelineandrsquo;s skill for detection, and Lucasandrsquo;s sense of the criminal mind, they soon discover that they have a common enemy. And as the energy emanating from Crystal Gardens intensifies, they realize that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long.
About the Author
AMANDA QUICK is a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, the author, under various pen names, of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers; there are more than 35 million copies of her books in print. She lives in Seattle.