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Pandora
The instant no.1 Sunday Times bestseller
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The debut breakout sensation of the year - and instant number 1 bestseller - for fans of Jennifer Saint, Madeline Miller and Bridget Collins.
THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE NEW VOICE IN HISTORICAL FICTION
A pure pleasure of a novel set in Georgian London, where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations and romance.
'Weaves together Ancient Greek myth with suspenseful mystery and beguiling romance...utterly irresistible' Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne
Longlisted for the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award
Perfect for fans of THE LEVIATHAN and THE SONG OF ACHILLES.
London, 1799. Dora Blake lives with her uncle in what used to be her parents' famed shop of antiquities. When a mysterious Greek vase is delivered, Dora is intrigued by her uncle's suspicious behaviour and enlists the help of Edward Lawrence, a young antiquarian scholar. For Edward, the ancient vase is the key to unlocking his professional future. For Dora, it's a chance to restore the shop to its former glory, and to escape her nefarious uncle.
But what Edward discovers about the vase has Dora questioning everything she has believed about her life, her family, and the world as she knows it...
'A gripping narrative in which secrets from the past are slowly and ingeniously revealed' Sunday Times, Historical Fiction Book of the Month
'An immersive, evocative story full of romance and intrigue' Red
'Romantic, suspenseful and beautifully written... a glorious treat' Daily Mail
Readers love Pandora:
'So addictive... the perfect mix of historical fiction, mystery, fantasy and romance'
'Wonderfully atmospheric'
'A beautifully written piece of historical fiction'
'Crackles with danger and mystery... a joy to read'
'An utterly magical book full of secrets, love and hope'
'Beautifully written, gripping and evocative'
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Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman has been praised as a rich, elegantly written debut set in Georgian London, drawing readers into a world tinged with mystery and romance. Reviewers have lauded its lush and lyrical prose, immersion into its historical setting, and its ability to weave together myth, suspense, and beguiling romance. It is considered a brilliantly escapist read and a treasure trove for historical fiction enthusiasts.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529114744
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 January 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 292g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Susan Stokes-Chapman was born in 1985 and grew up in the historic Georgian city of Lichfield, Staffordshire. She studied for four years at Aberystwyth University, graduating with a BA in Education & English Literature and an MA in Creative Writing. Her debut novel, Pandora, was shortlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction prize 2020 and the Glass Bell Award and became an instant Sunday Times number-one bestseller. You can find Susan on Instagram and Twitter under the handle @SStokesChapman. Her website is www.susanstokeschapman.com.
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