Spitting Gold
Author: Lowkis, Carmella
ISBN: 9780857529473
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Year First Published: 2024
Pages: 336
Dimensions: 233mm x 154mm x 24mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
An atmospheric, irresistible gothic historical debut set in 19th century Paris, following two con-artist sisters who pose as gifted mediums to pull off one last job . . .
'An evocative gothic tale where nothing is quite what it seems' Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora
'A sparkling gothic debut ... reminded me of Sarah Waters' Anna Mazzola, author of The Clockwork Girl
GOOD SISTER. BAD SISTER. ONE LAST CON.
Paris, 1866. When Baroness Sylvie Devereux receives a house-call from Charlotte Mothe, the sister she disowned, she fears her shady past as a spirit medium has caught up with her. But with their father ill and Charlotte unable to pay his bills, Sylvie is persuaded into one last con.
Their marks are the de Jacquinots- dysfunctional aristocrats who believe they are haunted by their great aunt, brutally murdered during the French Revolution.
Sylvie and Charlotte will need to deploy every trick to terrify the family out of their gold - until they experience inexplicable horrors themselves.
The sisters start to question if they really are at the mercy of a vengeful spirit. And what other deep, dark secrets threaten to come to light...?
Through twists and turns, Spitting Gold blends propulsive historical mystery with a captivating sapphic romance.
'A magnificent debut ... an auspicious first outing from a writer to watch' Publishers Weekly, starred review
ISBN: 9780857529473
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Year First Published: 2024
Pages: 336
Dimensions: 233mm x 154mm x 24mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
An atmospheric, irresistible gothic historical debut set in 19th century Paris, following two con-artist sisters who pose as gifted mediums to pull off one last job . . .
'An evocative gothic tale where nothing is quite what it seems' Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora
'A sparkling gothic debut ... reminded me of Sarah Waters' Anna Mazzola, author of The Clockwork Girl
GOOD SISTER. BAD SISTER. ONE LAST CON.
Paris, 1866. When Baroness Sylvie Devereux receives a house-call from Charlotte Mothe, the sister she disowned, she fears her shady past as a spirit medium has caught up with her. But with their father ill and Charlotte unable to pay his bills, Sylvie is persuaded into one last con.
Their marks are the de Jacquinots- dysfunctional aristocrats who believe they are haunted by their great aunt, brutally murdered during the French Revolution.
Sylvie and Charlotte will need to deploy every trick to terrify the family out of their gold - until they experience inexplicable horrors themselves.
The sisters start to question if they really are at the mercy of a vengeful spirit. And what other deep, dark secrets threaten to come to light...?
Through twists and turns, Spitting Gold blends propulsive historical mystery with a captivating sapphic romance.
'A magnificent debut ... an auspicious first outing from a writer to watch' Publishers Weekly, starred review
