Grave Importance

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A Dr Greta Helsing Novel

By Vivian Shaw

Series: Dr Greta Helsing

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Summary

In Grave Importance by Vivian Shaw, Dr Greta Helsing, a doctor to the undead, faces a peculiar case involving a health spa for mummies in France. As Greta investigates mysterious ailments affecting her supernatural patients, she uncovers a wider plot with significant implications for the living and the dead. Bursting with wit and adventure, the story blends science fiction and fantasy in a captivating world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by supernatural elements blended with a touch of humour and a dash of gothic elegance. Fans of witty writing and a fast-paced plot filled with vampires and other fantastical creatures will find it particularly captivating. It's perfect for those who appreciate a mix of adventure and quirky characters in a fantastical setting.

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This book is a joy to read, unlocking every bit of delicious promise in the premise B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog on Strange Practice

Meet Greta Helsing, doctor to the undead.

In the hills above Marseille, Oasis Natrun is a highly secret health spa for mummies, equipped with the very latest therapeutic innovations, both magical and medical. To Dr Greta Helsing, it sounds like paradise. But when she takes the job of interim clinical director, it isn't long before Greta finds herself faced with a medical mystery that will take all her diagnostic skill to solve.

With help from her friends and colleagues – including demons, witches, and the inimitable vampyre Sir Francis Varney – Greta must put a stop to this mysterious illness before anybody else crumbles to irreparable dust.

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I loved every page of it . . . a spectacularly fun book Powder and Page

Balances an agile mystery with a pitch-perfect, droll narrative and a cast of loveable misfit characters Shelf Awareness

Shaw's elegant writing makes this series a standout in the genre Booklist

Packed with characters who are a pleasure to spend time with ScifiNow

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Grave Importance by Vivian Shaw is praised for elegant writing and is considered a standout in the genre. It features delightful narrative around Dr Greta Helsing, with creative worldbuilding that intricately combines magically enhanced mummy medicine and mystical Egyptology. The engaging story involves heavenly and hellish powers, maintaining a character-focused approach that captivates readers. Reviews describe it as a spectacularly fun and joyful read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356508924

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 306g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Vivian Shaw was born in Kenya and spent her early childhood at home in England before relocating to the US at the age of seven. She has a BA in art history and an MFA in creative writing, and has worked in academic publishing and development while researching everything from the history of spaceflight to supernatural physiology. In her spare time, she writes fan fiction under the name of Coldhope.