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Editorial Review:
From The New York Times bestselling author of White Lies, Amanda Quick's new Arcane Society novel reveals the passionate--and paranormal--secrets of proper Victorian London.
Leona Hewitt, a gifted crystal worker, isn't the only one sneaking into Lord Delbridge's private museum to recover a relic. Thaddeus Ware, a mesmerist with psychic gifts, is on a similar mission. Neither one of them has any idea that this relic--a rare ancient crystal--will lead them in a deadly chase where danger and desire await.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Arcane Society:
This is the next installment of the Arcane Society Annals by Jayne Ann Krentz aka Amanda Quick aka Jayne Castle. I love her by any name but I really don't care for so many novels about this Society, that is the reason for four stars. At first I enjoyed the stories but enough is enough let us move on to other things. These novels are remenisient of the three books, AMARYLLIS, ORCHID, AND ZINNIA. The powers are very much alike. I much prefer the Harmony books with the psychic powers linked to amber. The last... more info
Fast-paced and fun paranormal historical romance:
Leona Hewitt is determined to recover a crystal that has been in her family (on and off) for many years, but was stolen from her mother. Thaddeus Ware, who is a member of the Arcane Society, has mesmerist powers, and is determined to get the same crystal artifact for the Society. They meet over a dead body in the house of a Lord who dabbles in dark powers, both attempting to secretly steal the jewel--and they find that they need both of their skills together to accomplish their goals. Afterwards, Thaddeus... more info
Wonderful:
I love this book. Shipped when and received as promised. Will order again.
Interesting Read!:
I have read quite a few of Quicks books and this one is worth the read! I could not put it down! The subject was interesting and the characters were believeable. The romance could have been a little more involved. Overall, if you like her writing you should be satisfied with this book.
