But her hunt leads her to Hyde’s daughter, Diana, a feral child left to be raised by nuns. One clue in particular hints that Edward Hyde, her father’s former friend and a murderer, may be nearby, and there is a reward for information leading to his capture…a reward that would solve all of her immediate financial woes. Mary Jekyll, alone and penniless following her parents’ death, is curious about the secrets of her father’s mysterious past. Book excerpt: Based on some of literature’s horror and science fiction classics, this “tour de force of reclaiming the narrative, executed with impressive wit and insight” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) debut is the story of a remarkable group of women who come together to solve the mystery of a series of gruesome murders-and the bigger mystery of their own origins. This book was released on with total page 416 pages. a real page-turner.”-San Francisco Book Review “Whereas some historical fiction bristles with self-importance, this novel eschews it to excellent effect.Book Synopsis The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter by : Theodora Gossĭownload or read book The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter written by Theodora Goss and published by Simon and Schuster. will keep readers engaged until the very last page. The various strands of the plot are so skillfully plaited together.”-Fiona Buckley, author of the Ursula Blanchard Mysteries “The writing is terrific. A Suspense Magazine Best Historical Mystery of the Year“A realistic evocation of 16th century London’s underside. Recovering from her shock, Bianca suspects Jolyn may have been poisoned before coming to her-but the local constable is not so easily convinced.To clear her name and keep her neck free of the gallows, Bianca must apply her knowledge of the healing arts to deduce exactly how her friend was murdered and by whom-before she herself falls victim to a similar fate. But when her friend Jolyn comes to her complaining of severe stomach pains, Bianca’s prescription seems to kill her on the spot.
Bianca Goddard employs her knowledge of herbs and medicinal plants to concoct remedies for the disease-riddled poor in London’s squalid Southwark slum.
Mystery and Tudor fans alike will raise a glass to this new series.”-Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling authorIn the year 1543 of King Henry VIII’s turbulent reign, the daughter of a notorious alchemist finds herself suspected of cold-blooded murder.
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