Synopses & Reviews
Indie Next Pickandlt;BRandgt; Library Reads Pickandlt;BRandgt; andlt;iandgt;Peopleandlt;/iandgt; Magazine Pickandlt;BRandgt; andlt;iandgt;Boston Globeandlt;/iandgt; Pick of the Weekandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Possession. Power. Passion. andlt;iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt; bestselling novelist M.J. Rose creates her most provocative spellbinder to date in this gothic novel set against the lavish backdrop of Belle and#201;poque Paris.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Called an and#8220;elegant tale of rare depth and beauty, as brilliantly crafted as it is wondrously toldand#8221; by the andlt;iandgt;Providence Journal, The Witch of Painted Sorrows andlt;/iandgt;and#8220;melds the normal and paranormal in the kind of seamless fashion reserved for such classic ghost stories as Henry Jamesand#8217;s andlt;iandgt;The Turn of the Screw.andlt;/iandgt;and#8221;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;New York socialite Sandrine Salome flees an abusive husband for her grandmotherand#8217;s Paris mansion, despite warnings that the lavish family home is undergoing renovation and too dangerous to enter. There Sandrine meets Julien Duplessi, a mesmerizing architect who introduces her to the City of Lightsand#8212;its art world, forbidden occult underground, nightclubsand#8212;and to her own untapped desires.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Soon Sandrineand#8217;s threatening husband tracks her down and an insidious spirit takes hold: La Lune, a witch and a legendary sixteenth-century courtesan who exposes Sandrine to a deadly darkness.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8220;M.J. Rose has a talent for compelling writing, and this time she has outdone herself. Fear, desire, lust, and raw emotion ooze off the page,and#8221; says the Associated Press. In her instantly absorbing tour de force, Rose imagines Sandrineand#8217;s and#8220;wild night of the souland#8221; dramatically underwritten by a tragic love story and a family curse that illuminates the fine line between explosive passion and complete ruination.
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andlt;Bandgt;Praise for andlt;Iandgt;The Collector of Dying Breaths andlt;BRandgt; andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;/Bandgt;"Breathtaking...combines fascinating history, torrid romance and a compelling mystery into a marvelous package that will entice fans of Anne Rice and Diana Gabaldon.and#8221;
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"A page-turning, alluring concoction of fiction infused with fantastical yet actual history. Readers will be charmed by her well-drawn and memorable characters, and they will be mesmerized by her enchanting narrative, which takes them on a mystical and magical journey."
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"A terrific piece of entertainment."
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"Wondrously original... elegantly written. Rose manages to utterly suspend our disbelief in a book that leaves us, appropriately enough, breathless."
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"Mysterious, magical, and mythicaland#8230;what a joy to read!"
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andlt;Bandgt;Praise for andlt;Iandgt;Seductionandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;Iandgt; andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; "Atmospherically romantic and perfectly toned. Classy and elegant literary seduction of the highest measure. As wondrously crafted as it is original."
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"Readers will be enchanted by M.J. Rose's supernaturally charged novel andlt;iandgt;Seductionandlt;/iandgt;, inspired by Victor Hugo's self-imposed exile on the British island of Jersey in the 1850s."
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and#8220;Has just about everything a thriller fan could wish for.and#8221;
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and#8220;Full of well-researched history, the paranormal, and modern intrigue, this atmospheric tale of suspense is fully engrossing to those willing to suspend their disbelief.and#8221;
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andlt;Bandgt;Praise for andlt;Iandgt;The Book of Lost Fragrancesandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; "A compelling page turner...Once you catch a whiff, you will be enchanted."
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"M.J. Rose is a bold, unflinching writer and her resolute honesty puts her in a class by herself."
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"andlt;iandgt;The Book of Lost Fragrancesandlt;/iandgt; resonates with spirit, blending myth with reality, tragedy with triumph, pain with joy. You'll find yourself questioning everything you believe--and wanting more."
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and#8220;Provocativeand#8230;a sweeping sense of romance [and] history.and#8221;
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andlt;Bandgt;Praise for andlt;Iandgt;The Witch of Painted Sorrowsandlt;/Iandgt;:andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;/Bandgt;and#8220;Rose's new series offers her specialty, a unique and captivating supernatural angle, set in an intriguing belle epoque Parisand#8212;a perfect match for the author's lush descriptions, intricate plot and mesmerizing storytelling. A cliffhanger ending will leave readers hungry for the next volume. Sensual, evocative, mysterious and haunting.and#8221;
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and#8220;A haunting tale of possession.and#8221;
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"Rose expertly builds suspense as Sandrine gives into her deepest desires and La Luneand#8217;s influence, and the twist ending sets up the next entry in this gothic trilogy."
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andlt;Iandgt;and#8220;andlt;Iandgt;The New York Timesandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;/Iandgt; bestselling author returns with what is being heralded as and#8216;her most provocative and magical spellbinder yet.and#8217; Itand#8217;s been a while since I dug into a canand#8217;t-put-it-down novel of thrills and chills, and this oneand#8211;a gothic historical fiction set in 1890s Belle and#201;poque Parisand#8211;promises to be just that. The tale involves a haunted Parisian mansion, the legends of a fabled sixteenth century French courtesan, a twisted love story, and witchcraftand#8230;sign me up for this wild ride!and#8221;
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"An elegant tale of rare depth and beauty, as brilliantly crafted as it is wondrously told....melds the normal and paranormal in the kind of seamless fashion reserved for such classic ghost stories as Henry Jamesand#8217; The Turn of the Screw."
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"[MJ Rose] stirs her readers' curiosity and imaginations, opening their eyes to the cultural, intellectual, and artistic excitement that marked the Belle Epoque period. Rose's unforgettable full-bodied characters and richly detailed narrative result in an entrancing read that will long be savored."
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"Layered with historical information is the strange and haunting story of two women. The book must be savored slowly to appreciate the skill of the author to tell a great story."
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"Rose has a talent for compelling writing, and this time she has outdone herself. Fear, desire, lust and raw emotion ooze off the page."
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"Provocative, erotic, and spellbindinglyhaunting...will have the reader totally mesmerized cover-to-cover.A captivating supernatural read that will keep you enthralledand#8230; aand#8216;must-haveand#8217; novel."
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"An elegant writer with a fine style."
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"M.J.Rose is the ultimate seductress, using matters of the heart and history to create word art that is undeniably potent and subtly intoxicating. A deeply evocative and richly woven tale of passion, power, and provocationand#8212;and the often inexorable lines that exist between the three."
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"A haunting tale of erotic love.... M.J. Rose seamlessly weaves historical events throughout this story filled with distinctive characters that will keep the reader captivated to the end."
Synopsis
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Library Reads Pick
People Magazine Pick
Boston Globe Pick of the Week
Possession. Power. Passion. New York Times bestselling novelist M.J. Rose creates her most provocative spellbinder to date in this gothic novel set against the lavish backdrop of Belle Epoque Paris.
Called an "elegant tale of rare depth and beauty, as brilliantly crafted as it is wondrously told" by the Providence Journal, The Witch of Painted Sorrows "melds the normal and paranormal in the kind of seamless fashion reserved for such classic ghost stories as Henry James's The Turn of the Screw."
New York socialite Sandrine Salome flees an abusive husband for her grandmother's Paris mansion, despite warnings that the lavish family home is undergoing renovation and too dangerous to enter. There Sandrine meets Julien Duplessi, a mesmerizing architect who introduces her to the City of Lights--its art world, forbidden occult underground, nightclubs--and to her own untapped desires.
Soon Sandrine's threatening husband tracks her down and an insidious spirit takes hold: La Lune, a witch and a legendary sixteenth-century courtesan who exposes Sandrine to a deadly darkness.
"M.J. Rose has a talent for compelling writing, and this time she has outdone herself. Fear, desire, lust, and raw emotion ooze off the page," says the Associated Press. In her instantly absorbing tour de force, Rose imagines Sandrine's "wild night of the soul" dramatically underwritten by a tragic love story and a family curse that illuminates the fine line between explosive passion and complete ruination.
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Possession. Power. Passion. andlt;iandgt;New York Times andlt;/iandgt;bestselling novelist M. J. Rose creates her most provocative and magical spellbinder yet in this gothic novel set against the lavish spectacle of 1890s Belle and#201;poque Paris.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Sandrine Salome flees New York for her grandmotherand#8217;s Paris mansion to escape her dangerous husband, but what she finds there is even more menacing. The house, famous for its lavish art collection and elegant salons, is mysteriously closed up. Although her grandmother insists itand#8217;s dangerous for Sandrine to visit, she defies her and meets Julien Duplessi, a mesmerizing young architect. Together they explore the hidden night world of Paris, the forbidden occult underground and Sandrineand#8217;s deepest desires.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Among the bohemians and the demi-monde, Sandrine discovers her erotic nature as a lover and painter. Then darker influences threatenand#8212;her cold and cruel husband is tracking her down and something sinister is taking hold, changing Sandrine, altering her. Sheand#8217;s become possessed by andlt;Iandgt;La Lune:andlt;/Iandgt; A witch, a legend, and a sixteenth-century courtesan, who opens up her life to a darkness that may become a gift or a curse.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;This is Sandrineand#8217;s and#8220;wild night of the soul,and#8221; her odyssey in the magnificent city of Paris, of art, love, and witchery.
About the Author
M.J. Rose grew up in New York City exploring the labyrinthine galleries of the Metropolitan Museum and the dark tunnels and lush gardens of Central Parkandmdash;and reading her motherandrsquo;s favorite books before she was allowed. She is the author of more than a dozen novels, the co-president and founding board member of International Thriller Writers, and the founder of the first marketing company for authors, AuthorBuzz.com. She lives in Greenwich, Connecticut. Visit her online at MJRose.com.